Blue and ivory geometric striped fabric swatch with diamond motifs and stitched borders

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Colefax and Fowler

Castille Blue

Name: Castille Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4880-01

Chilgrove FabricF4880-01

Castille Blue shows the Chilgrove design as a crisp geometric stripe with stepped diamond motifs and narrow decorative borders. The palette reads as cool, airy blue on a pale ground, giving the pattern a fresh but tailored feel.

soft denim blue geometric large 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 colourway combines soft denim and slate blues with muted ivory, creating a restrained contrast that lets the woven detail stand out. The large repeat, measuring approximately V 39cm / H 33cm, gives the design a confident vertical rhythm, while the 132cm width makes it practical for larger drops and upholstery applications. Woven in 57% Linen, 35% Viscose and 8% Polyester, it has a dry, slightly lustrous handle that suits both curtains and seating. The overall effect is crisp and smart rather than vivid, with the cooler blue accents keeping the pattern light and composed.

How to use it

Pair Castille Blue with pale oak, chalk white and brushed nickel for a calm, tailored scheme. It works especially well on a statement chair, blind or full-length curtain where the vertical stripes can read cleanly.

Use it for coordinated upholstery or curtains where the cool blue tones can keep the pattern feeling refined.

Colefax and Fowler Chilgrove Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 57% Linen, 35% Viscose, 8% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 39cm / H 33cm approx
Width: 132cm 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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