Pale taupe-grey woven floral fabric with fine ribbed texture and muted tonal pattern

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Art of the Loom

Pondbury colour 3

Name: Pondbury colour 3
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: Pondbury3

Dorset FabricPondbury3

Pondbury colour 3 has a quiet, layered appearance, combining a pale taupe-grey ground with a closely repeated floral motif. Its fine woven rib catches the light gently, giving the surface subtle definition rather than shine.

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About this fabric

The small-scale floral pattern is built from softly outlined leaves and clustered organic shapes in taupe, grey and warm stone tones. The close tonal contrast keeps the design delicate, while the woven surface adds a lightly ridged texture visible across the swatch. This is a catalogued fabric with no performance features noted for this colourway.

How to use it

Use this pale taupe-grey colourway on a buttoned armchair, dining seats or a tailored sofa where its small floral repeat can add interest without dominating. Pair it with chalky neutrals, warm greys and natural timber to retain its quiet, softened character.

A softly structured upholstery fabric for calm, tonal seating and occasional chairs.

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