Small red botanical sprig motif on a pale ground, all-over repeating fabric swatch

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Colefax and Fowler

Pelham Red

Name: Pelham Red
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4857-03

Pelham FabricF4857-03

Pelham Red pairs a tiny trailing botanical motif with a vivid crimson ground that reads rich and lively rather than dark. The repeated red pattern gives the fabric a crisp, decorative rhythm across the cloth.

warm crimson red botanical small smart both

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

About this fabric

Woven in 68% cotton and 32% linen, this Pelham fabric has the kind of surface character that suits both upholstery and drapery. The repeat is approximately V 12cm by H 17cm, creating a dense all-over trail of fine leaf-like sprigs that feels orderly from a distance and more intricate up close. In this colourway the red is warm and confident, with a slightly softened depth that sits against the natural-looking base rather than sitting flat on top of it. The width is approximately 140cm, and the care code is Q 8 < T 3 with fire code √BM.

How to use it

Pelham Red works well on a smart armchair, a padded window seat, or full-length curtains where the small-scale pattern can bring energy to classic interiors. Its crimson tone is especially effective with painted wood, aged brass, and quiet neutrals that let the pattern lead.

Use for tailored upholstery or elegant curtains where a lively crimson pattern can add warmth without overwhelming the room.

Colefax and Fowler Pelham Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 68% Cotton, 32% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 12cm / H 17cm approx
Width: 140cm 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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Paint that goes with it

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