Muted sage floral and paisley textile with dusty rose and terracotta details

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Art of the Loom

Kandesh Fossil

Name: Kandesh Fossil
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: Kandesh - FOSSIL

Archive Collection on Linen FabricKandesh - FOSSIL

Kandesh Fossil combines a softened sage ground with curling botanical stems, paisley shapes and densely layered flowers. Dusty rose, cream and terracotta accents give the pattern a gently aged, archival character.

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About this fabric

The surface is filled with small-to-medium florals, scrolling foliage and paisley forms, creating a richly ornamental all-over design. Its fossil-toned ground reads as a greyed, muted sage rather than a bright green, allowing the dusty rose and parchment-like cream details to sit softly against it. Restrained terracotta accents add warmth without overpowering the cooler green base. The closely spaced drawing gives this colourway a formal, collected feel, while no performance features are noted for the fabric.

How to use it

Pair Kandesh Fossil with warm ivory, aged timber and muted terracotta accents to draw out its softly weathered sage palette. Its dense botanical pattern can add depth to drapery, cushions or carefully chosen occasional upholstery.

Use this muted sage, rose and terracotta colourway to bring layered botanical character to curtains, cushions or occasional upholstery.

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