Sheer patterned fabric with soft old blue medallions on a pale ground

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Colefax and Fowler

Calabri Old Blue

Name: Calabri Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4809-02

Calabri Old Blue has a light, airy presence, with the motif reading as a soft old blue against a pale ground. The repeating pattern feels crisp but relaxed, with the sheer cloth allowing the design to stay open and breathable.

soft old blue textured medium relaxed drapery

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

About this fabric

Woven in 88% Linen and 12% Viscose, this sheer fabric has the relaxed handle and gentle texture you would expect from a linen-led curtain cloth. The repeat is approximately V 12cm / H 11cm, giving the small oval medallions a neat, regular rhythm across the width. In this colourway, the old blue detail is muted and cool rather than bright, while the surrounding outline and ground keep the overall effect light. At approximately 123cm wide, it is well suited to curtains and blinds where a soft patterned transparency is wanted. The fire code is Z, and no additional performance features are noted.

How to use it

Use Calabri Old Blue in rooms that need pattern without weight, especially when you want the blue to feel faded and elegant rather than seaside-bright. It works well with chalky whites, pale woods and soft grey upholstery.

The muted blue motif feels calm and airy, ideal for light-filled rooms.

Colefax and Fowler Liliana Sheers Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 : u 3
Composition: 88% Linen, 12% Viscose
Fire code: Z
Pattern repeat: V 12cm / H 11cm approx
Width: 123cm 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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