Simon Houlding Upholstery
Ivory floral textile with muted plum, blue-grey and sage scrolling motifs

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Strawberry Thief Linen/Plum

William Morris Designs FabricCCF0721-04

Strawberry Thief Linen/Plum combines a pale ivory ground with closely drawn floral and scrolling motifs in muted plum, blue-grey, sage and ochre. Its softly faded palette gives the intricate pattern a light, timeworn character.

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About this fabric

The ivory-cream ground keeps this colourway airy, while dusty plum flowers provide gentle depth among blue-grey foliage, sage details and small ochre accents. Fine floral heads, curling stems and repeated ornamental forms create a dense but orderly surface, with the 27 cm vertical and 23 cm horizontal repeats maintaining a close pattern rhythm. At 226 gsm and 138 cm usable width, this is a versatile mid-weight fabric suited to both upholstery and drapery. The stated standard length is 40 m, making it practical for coordinated furnishing requirements.

How to use it

Use the chalky ivory background to brighten curtains, occasional upholstery or cushions, then draw out the muted plum with aubergine or dusky rose accents. Blue-grey upholstery and natural timber will reinforce this colourway’s soft, heritage-inspired balance.

Pair the pale ivory ground with warm timber, soft blue-grey and plum accents for a quietly decorative scheme.

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