Pale blue damask motif on an ivory linen-blend fabric swatch

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Colefax and Fowler

Ashburn Blue

Name: Ashburn Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4960-04

Olander FabricF4960-04

Ashburn Blue pairs a soft dusty blue motif with a pale ground, giving the damask a calm, airy look. The small repeating teardrop shapes read crisp rather than heavy, with just enough contrast to keep the pattern defined.

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

About this fabric

Woven in a linen-rich blend of 91% Linen, 5% Viscose, 2% Cotton, 1% Polyester and 1% Polyamide, this fabric has the natural character you can see in the slightly dry, refined surface of the cloth. The repeat measures approximately V 30cm / H 21cm, creating a neat, balanced damask that sits evenly across the width of around 134cm. Ashburn Blue shows a muted powder-blue motif on an off-white ground, so the design feels cool, light and quietly tailored rather than bold. With Q 8 + W 3 care and √BM fire performance noted, it is a practical decorative textile as well as a very elegant one.

How to use it

Use Ashburn Blue where you want a fresh, restrained pattern that won't dominate, such as upholstered occasional chairs, roman blinds or cushions. Its pale blue tone works especially well with chalk white, putty and soft oak finishes.

A pale blue damask that feels crisp and elegant on linen-rich upholstery or relaxed curtains.

Colefax and Fowler Olander Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + W 3
Composition: 91% Linen, 5% Viscose, 2% Cotton, 1% Polyester, 1% Polyamide
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 30cm / H 21cm approx
Width: 134cm 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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