Muted blue-teal Acanthus foliage with pale curling leaves in a dense repeat

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Acanthus Teal

Acanthus Teal sets pale, curling acanthus leaves against a cool blue-teal ground, creating a richly patterned textile with a distinctly softened, dusky character. The compact foliage repeat keeps the surface visually full without relying on a large-scale motif.

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About this fabric

The ground is a muted teal with a cool blue cast, layered with pale blue-grey and softly creamy leaves, curling stems and small botanical details. Its densely arranged acanthus forms create a flowing all-over rhythm across the 27.8 cm vertical by 23 cm horizontal repeat. At 226gsm and 138 cm usable width, this is a versatile mid-weight fabric suited to both upholstery and drapery; the standard length is 40 metres. The restrained contrast between the deeper teal background and lighter foliage gives the colourway depth while keeping its overall impression calm rather than bright.

How to use it

Use Acanthus Teal on a reading-chair, bench or relaxed curtain scheme where its cool, muted ground can sit alongside chalky creams, aged wood and soft blue-grey accents. The pale foliage also gives teal-painted or neutral rooms a layered botanical focal point.

Use the cool blue-teal ground and pale foliage to bring pattern and colour to upholstery, curtains or blinds.

Clarke & Clarke William Morris Designs Fabric

Specification

Usable width: 138 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Vertical repeat: 27.8 cm
Horizontal repeat: 23 cm
Weight: 226 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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