Pale aqua and sage damask pattern on an ivory woven fabric swatch

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Colefax and Fowler

Samson Blue

Name: Samson Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4808-01

Braganza FabricF4808-01

Samson Blue shows a softly faded damask with an airy, heritage feel. The pattern reads in pale aqua blue, sage and sand on a warm ivory ground, giving the design a calm, lightly weathered look.

soft aqua blue damask medium smart both

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

About this fabric

This Braganza fabric by Colefax and Fowler is composed of 73% cotton and 27% linen, with an approximate width of 137cm and a vertical repeat of 31cm and horizontal repeat of 34cm. The weave and print together give the surface a relaxed, lightly textured appearance rather than a crisp or glossy finish. In Samson Blue, the motif feels cool and softened, with the blue sitting more as a washed aqua than a strong marine tone, while the surrounding sage and beige detail keeps it understated. The result is a mid-scale patterned cloth that feels polished but not formal, well suited to interiors that need colour without heaviness.

How to use it

Use Samson Blue on relaxed chairs, cushions or curtains where its pale aqua ground can lift a room without overpowering it. It works especially well with bleached oak, putty tones and muted greens.

Pairs beautifully with pale woods and chalky neutrals for a fresh, tailored interior.

Colefax and Fowler Braganza Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 73% Cotton, 27% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 31cm / H 34cm approx
Width: 137cm 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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

Oriental Pearl

Sanderson · #d7d8ca

To stand against it

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball · #bf7a6a