Repeated Morris bird and leaf pattern in dusty plum, lilac and sage tones

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Clarke & Clarke

Strawberry Thief Plum

Name: Strawberry Thief Plum
Brand: Clarke & Clarke
SKU: CCF0721-03

Strawberry Thief Plum shows the classic Morris bird-and-botanical motif in a softened plum palette, with lilac, sage and warm cream details scattered across the ground. The small-scale repeat gives it a lively, tapestry-like surface that reads ornate rather than heavy.

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About this fabric

This woven fabric has a usable width of 138 cm and a 27 cm vertical repeat with a 23 cm horizontal repeat, so the design settles into a regular, interlocking pattern across the width. At 226 gsm, it sits in a versatile mid-weight range that can be used for upholstery or drapery depending on the project. The plum ground is muted and slightly dusty, while the motifs add pale lilac, soft blue and leafy green accents that keep the overall look refined rather than bright. The result is a traditional decorative fabric with enough body for seating and enough visual movement to work beautifully on curtains or blinds.

How to use it

Use it where you want pattern and colour without losing elegance: on an accent chair, padded headboard or tailored curtains. The plum tone pairs especially well with aged brass, dark timber and chalky neutrals.

A richly detailed Morris pattern that brings a soft, antique plum tone to classic interiors.

Clarke & Clarke William Morris Designs Fabric

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 23 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Usable width: 138 cm
Vertical repeat: 27 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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