Cream fabric swatch with large blue-grey botanical floral pattern

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Colefax and Fowler

Limbury Old Blue

Name: Limbury Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4704-03

Jardine FabricF4704-03

Limbury in Old Blue pairs an airy ivory ground with a softly weathered blue-grey floral print. The result is calm and elegant, with the pattern reading as delicate rather than sharp.

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

About this fabric

This textile is composed of 56% silk and 44% cotton, giving the surface a subtle natural lustre with enough body to hold the large botanical repeat. The design repeats at approximately V 57cm / H 130cm and the wide, scrolling leaves and flowers are printed in muted old blue, grey and soft sage tones. Against the creamy base, the motif feels gently aged and slightly atmospheric, with the blue shade appearing cool and chalky rather than bright. At approximately 130cm wide, it is well suited to larger-scale making-up where the full sweep of the pattern can be appreciated. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this colourway where you want a restrained, classic blue that still has presence: it works well on drapes, cushions or statement upholstery in rooms with warm timber or painted white joinery. The faded blue-grey palette sits especially well with neutrals, stone and soft green accents.

The pale blue-grey print feels calm and tailored against the warm ivory ground.

Colefax and Fowler Jardine Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 56% Silk, 44% Cotton
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 57cm / H 130cm approx
Width: 130cm 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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