Charcoal peonies, leafy branches and a pheasant over a warm ivory ribbed ground

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Clarke & Clarke

Avium Charcoal

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Avium Charcoal pairs a cool charcoal botanical drawing with a warm ivory ground. Large peonies, trailing leaves, blossom sprigs and a pheasant create a richly detailed scene, softened by the fabric’s fine horizontal rib.

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About this fabric

This substantial 299gsm textile shows charcoal and soft grey foliage, flowers and fruit against a warm ivory background, with the tonal contrast giving the design a measured, slightly antique depth. A pheasant sits among the sweeping branches, while the large peonies provide the strongest visual focus. The fine horizontal rib visible across the ground adds quiet texture beneath the detailed botanical imagery. With a 142cm usable width, a 75.5cm vertical repeat and a 35.5cm horizontal repeat, the pattern needs considered placement when cutting larger upholstered or curtained pieces.

How to use it

Use Avium Charcoal to upholster a traditional armchair or sofa where its cool charcoal detail can stand against warm ivory walls, or let the long botanical repeat flow through full-length curtains. Pair it with textured greys, chalky neutrals and dark wood for a composed, collected room.

The cool charcoal floral and pheasant motif brings tailored traditional character to seating, curtains or blinds.

Clarke & Clarke Botanist Fabric

Specification

Usable width: 142 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Vertical repeat: 75.5 cm
Horizontal repeat: 35.5 cm
Weight: 299 gsm

Specification as published by Clarke & Clarke. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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Paint that goes with it

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