Dove-grey woven fabric with ivory folk figures, flowers, animals and botanical motifs

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Andrew Martin

Friendly Folk Before Dawn Fabric | Kit Kemp Collection

Name: Friendly Folk Before Dawn Fabric | Kit Kemp Collection
Brand: Andrew Martin

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Friendly Folk Before Dawn sets delicate ivory folk drawings against a soft dove-grey ground. The pattern combines stylised flowers, leafy stems, small animals and charming character-like figures in a quietly illustrated repeat.

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About this fabric

The cool grey background has a subtly woven, linen-like appearance, giving the design a softly tactile surface rather than a flat printed look. Ivory motifs stand out clearly across the ground, including flowering trees, upright botanical sprays, small birds and playful animal forms. The contrast is gentle rather than stark, so the overall colourway feels calm, lightly nostalgic and easy to live with. No performance features are noted for this fabric; its visible mid-weight woven character makes it suitable to consider for both upholstery and drapery.

How to use it

Use this dove-grey colourway to soften a reading chair, bench or pair of curtains, balancing its ivory illustrations with warm wood, oatmeal upholstery and muted stone accessories. Its cool neutral ground also works well against deeper charcoal or faded blue accents.

Pair the cool dove-grey ground and ivory folk motifs with natural timber, chalky paint and relaxed tailored upholstery.

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