Cream botanical fabric with vertical green leaves and small red sprigs

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Colefax and Fowler

Melrose Forest/Red

Name: Melrose Forest/Red
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4843-02

Marius FabricF4843-02

Melrose Forest/Red pairs a warm cream ground with a vertical botanical stripe in leafy green and small red sprigs. The design feels airy but detailed, with the pattern sitting clearly against the pale background.

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About this fabric

This fabric from Colefax and Fowler’s Marius collection is composed of 63% linen, 28% viscose and 9% polyester, and it comes in a width of approximately 129cm. The repeat is approximately V 40cm / H 43cm, which gives the trailing stripe a measured, regular rhythm across the cloth. Visually, the cream ground keeps the palette light, while the forest-toned leaves and red berry-like accents add a crisp, slightly country-house character. The woven surface reads as a refined textile rather than a flat print, with enough body to suit both upholstery and drapery applications.

How to use it

Use it where you want pattern with a lighter touch: a pair of curtains, a tailored chair, or cushions against painted joinery. The cream background and fresh green make it especially effective in rooms with natural wood, stone, or soft sage accents.

A fresh botanical stripe that brings colour without overwhelming a room.

Colefax and Fowler Marius Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 63% Linen, 28% Viscose, 9% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 40cm / H 43cm approx
Width: 129cm 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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