A rectangular cushion made from natural cotton with a covering of the same material, and red cloth at the ends. Each end has identically embroidered motifs on a natural ground. There is a framed central flower motif in red and yellow with a blue centre, surrounded by red and orange flowers linked by an orange meandering line. A thin strip of red cloth has been applied to each end of the cover, with a strip of coloured cloth underneath.
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