Smoky blue-grey botanical damask with muted taupe curling foliage in a dense woven texture

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Art of the Loom

Foreman IV

Name: Foreman IV
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: FOREMANCOLIV

Gawthorpe FabricFOREMANCOLIV

Foreman IV combines a smoky blue-grey ground with densely curling botanical foliage in muted taupe and olive-grey tones. The woven surface gives the design a softly textured, quietly dimensional appearance.

smoky blue-grey botanical medium formal upholstery

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About this fabric

The pattern is visibly dense, with overlapping leaves, stems and tendrils creating an ornate botanical scroll across the cloth. Its cool blue-grey ground feels deep and atmospheric, while the subdued taupe foliage catches the light gently without becoming bright or high-contrast. The supplied specification notes no performance features and provides no further technical data.

How to use it

Use this cool, smoky blue-grey colourway on a traditional armchair, footstool or occasional sofa where its muted taupe foliage can add pattern without overwhelming the room.

Use this cool blue-grey botanical weave to bring depth and quietly ornate character to upholstered seating.

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