Muted berry-red fabric with cream diamond lines and repeated heraldic shield emblems

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Andrew Martin

Ancestor Red Fabric

Name: Ancestor Red Fabric
Brand: Andrew Martin

Misc Fabric

Ancestor Red has a richly muted berry-red ground crossed by fine cream diagonal lines, forming a repeating diamond framework. Heraldic shield emblems sit at the intersections, adding a distinctive crest-like detail to the surface.

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About this fabric

The colour reads as a deep, softened red rather than a bright scarlet, with subtle tonal variation across the ground that gives the swatch visual depth. Cream lattice lines create strong geometry, while the multicoloured shields introduce blue, ivory, pale pink and small ochre details. The large-scale repeat and formal heraldic imagery give this colourway a stately, decorative presence. No composition, width or rub-test data has been supplied, and no performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Pair the berry-red ground with warm ivory, aged timber and dark blue accents for a traditional room with clear graphic definition. The formal shield repeat would suit statement upholstery or full-length curtains where the large pattern can be appreciated.

Use this deep berry-red ground to bring heraldic character and a tailored, traditional mood to upholstery or curtains.

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