Ivory fabric swatch with large floral and paisley motif in soft blue-grey

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Colefax and Fowler

Sollander Old Blue

Name: Sollander Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4658-02

Leonora FabricF4658-02

Sollander Old Blue shows a graceful floral-and-paisley motif in a pale, dusty blue-grey on a warm ivory ground. The design reads light and elegant, with just enough contrast to keep the pattern clearly defined.

soft old blue floral large smart drapery

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

About this fabric

This Old Blue colourway has a softened, slightly weathered look, with the motif appearing in a cool blue-grey that sits gently against the ivory background. The fabric’s 56% Silk and 44% Cotton composition gives the surface a subtle lustre and a dry, refined handle visible in the weave. With a width of approximately 128cm and a large repeat of V 135cm / H 128cm approx, it is suited to statement curtains and lined window treatments where the generous scale can be shown off. The pale ground and restrained blue tone make the pattern feel airy rather than heavy, while the ornate floral and paisley forms add classical detail.

How to use it

Use this colourway for full-length drapes in a room with painted joinery, limestone, or pale oak so the soft blue-grey pattern can settle into the scheme. It also works beautifully in a smart bedroom or drawing room where a cooler, faded-blue note is needed without darkening the space.

Pair with chalky neutrals and painted woods for a calm, tailored look.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 56% Silk, 44% Cotton
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 135cm / H 128cm 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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