Large pink poppy floral on soft old blue linen ground

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Colefax and Fowler

Oriental Poppy Linen Old Blue

Name: Oriental Poppy Linen Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4111-02

Baptista FabricF4111-02

Soft old blue grounds this painterly floral, letting the pink poppies and olive stems stand out with a gentle, lived-in calm. The design feels airy and refined, with butterflies and trailing sprigs adding movement across the cloth.

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

Oriental Poppy Linen Old Blue from the Baptista collection by Colefax and Fowler is composed of 69% linen and 31% viscose, giving the cloth a natural-looking surface with a smoother drape than pure linen. The print sits on a muted blue ground that reads cool and softly washed, which makes the coral-pink flowers and green foliage feel crisp without becoming overly bright. The motif repeats at approximately V 57cm and H 64cm, so the large floral scale is visible and decorative at a distance. At 128cm wide, it offers a practical width for curtains and soft furnishings, and the Q 8 + T 3 care code plus √BM fire code provide the key finishing specifications.

How to use it

Use this old blue colourway to soften formal curtains, roman blinds or relaxed upholstery accents in rooms with pale timber, chalky paint, or stone. Its cool base pairs especially well with warm whites, muted greens and antique brass.

A painterly floral that brings a fresh, tailored softness to classic interiors.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 69% Linen, 31% Viscose
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 57cm / H 64cm approx
Width: 128cm approx

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. 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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