Midnight-blue birds and florals in fine detail on a linen-coloured fabric ground

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Clarke & Clarke

Nakuru Midnight/Linen

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Nakuru Midnight/Linen presents a densely drawn botanical scene on a soft linen-coloured ground, with midnight-blue birds perched among curling stems and flowers. Fine blue-grey linework gives the pattern a layered, illustrated quality while the deeper birds and central blooms add definition.

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Part of the range we hold from Clarke & Clarke.

About this fabric

This 215gsm fabric has a 131cm usable width, making its detailed design practical for both upholstery and drapery applications. The cool midnight-blue motifs sit against a warm, lightly mottled linen tone, with blue-grey foliage and small floral details softening the contrast. Birds, fan-shaped blooms, leaves and scrolling stems repeat across the surface in a balanced vertical arrangement. The pattern repeat measures 46.8cm vertically and 43.6cm horizontally, so the paired birds and larger flowers remain clearly visible when the fabric is used at scale.

How to use it

Pair Nakuru Midnight/Linen with chalky linen, deep navy or weathered timber to draw out its cool blue birds while keeping the pale ground light. It would give a reading chair, Roman blind or relaxed curtain scheme a collected botanical focus.

Use the cool midnight-blue and linen palette to bring detailed botanical character to upholstery, curtains or blinds.

Clarke & Clarke Vintage Fabric

Specification

Usable width: 131 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Vertical repeat: 46.8 cm
Horizontal repeat: 43.6 cm
Weight: 215 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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