Verstooid Kussings, a brand created by Marise Kock, brings a playful twist to luxury scatter cushions. Inspired by the Afrikaans word “strooikussing,” meaning scatter cushion, and “verstrooid” describing someone scatter-brained or disorganised, Marise’s designs add elegance and character to any room.
Marise, who previously worked for a leading distributor of international fabrics in the South African interior market, has a deep appreciation for beautiful fabrics. “I always dreamed of creating my own range of products. While working in the décor industry, I developed a passion for scatter cushions. They are an element that can soften and tie a space together.”
In response to a market dominated by mass-produced goods, she decided to carve out her own niche by combining her dreams, sewing experience and passion to create an exclusive product range of artistic, hand-beaded scatter cushions with personality. “Mainstream retail clients generally have to shop from a massive pool of cushions that is accessible to everyone, and that leaves no space for individualism unless you have appointed an interior decorator to custom-make for your space,” she says. “My business aims to fill that gap, providing options for those looking for a statement scatter cushion. My aim is to become the preferred supplier for clients looking to purchase special and exclusive scatter cushions to add a distinctive element to their spaces and to create excitement around what I’m going to do next. My clients understand and value creativity, quality and craftsmanship.”
Every cushion Marise crafts is a blend of carefully selected fabric and vibrant beading that tells an interesting story or highlights eye-catching details.
The process is time-consuming but the result is an exquisite piece of art that stands out in any room. Her products are not just cushions – they are conversation starters, each telling a story through its unique design and craftsmanship.
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