Soft grey-taupe woven fabric with dense muted floral and leafy motifs

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Art of the Loom

Pondbury colour 9

Name: Pondbury colour 9
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: Pondbury9

Dorset FabricPondbury9

Pondbury colour 9 has a quiet, chalky character, with pale grey-taupe florals layered across a softly textured ground. The low-contrast colouring gives the dense botanical pattern a gently faded, restful appearance.

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About this fabric

The design is an all-over floral arrangement of leafy sprays and rounded blooms, with muted charcoal-grey outlines and lighter taupe-grey infill. Fine woven lines are visible through the pattern, adding a subtle ribbed texture and preventing the pale colourway from appearing flat. Its mid-weight-looking woven handle makes it a versatile choice for both upholstery and drapery. The overall effect is cool and softly weathered rather than crisp white or strongly contrasted.

How to use it

Pair this grey-taupe colourway with chalky neutrals, weathered oak and soft blue-grey accents. It would suit a reading chair, headboard or relaxed pair of curtains where the intricate floral surface can be appreciated up close.

Use this softly blended grey-taupe floral on upholstery or curtains where a traditional pattern is wanted without strong contrast.

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