Deep cardinal red silk swatch with subtle horizontal sheen and fine slub texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Lucerne Cardinal

Lucerne Cardinal is a rich cardinal red silk with a subtle horizontal lustre that gives the surface a gentle sense of movement. The colour reads vivid and warm, with a slightly shaded depth rather than a flat bright red.

deep cardinal red plain none formal drapery

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About this fabric

Part of the Lucerne Silks collection by Colefax and Fowler, this fabric is 100% Silk and comes with an approximate width of 138cm, with no repeat in either direction. The surface shows the fine, lightly slubbed character of silk, catching the light in narrow bands across the cloth. Lucerne Cardinal is a saturated red with a warm, slightly regal tone that feels bold without becoming glossy or brash. The colour has enough depth to hold its own in large expanses, while the plain weave keeps the look clean and elegant. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for this exact cloth.

How to use it

Use Lucerne Cardinal for full-length curtains, interlined drapes or a tailored pelmet where the silk's sheen can lift the room. It pairs especially well with dark timber, brass and quieter neutrals that let the red read as the focal point.

A vivid silk for statement curtains or refined decorative panels.

Colefax and Fowler Lucerne Silks Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Silk
Width: 138cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Fire code: √BM
Care code: Q 8 + T 3

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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