Charcoal-olive textile with dense curling botanical motifs and softly flecked highlights

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Art of the Loom

Foreman VII

Name: Foreman VII
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: FOREMANCOLVII

Gawthorpe FabricFOREMANCOLVII

Foreman VII is a richly detailed textile in a deep charcoal-olive colourway. Its tightly packed curling botanical motifs create an intricate, almost engraved effect across the surface.

charcoal olive grey botanical medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The supplied catalogue lists Foreman VII as a fabric, with no performance features noted. In this colourway, smoky charcoal and muted olive-grey tones form the ground, while lighter grey threads pick out the swirling leaves and curling stems. The dense pattern and closely textured appearance give the cloth substantial visual weight, making it especially suited to upholstery where the design can be appreciated at close range. Its low-contrast highlights keep the ornate motif atmospheric rather than bright.

How to use it

Use Foreman VII on a traditional armchair, footstool or occasional seat, balancing its charcoal-olive depth with warm timber, aged brass and soft stone neutrals. The muted colouring also allows the swirling pattern to sit comfortably in a layered, book-lined room.

Use this deep charcoal-olive colourway to bring patterned depth to a classic sofa, armchair or ottoman.

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