Repeated powder-blue palm motifs with tan accents on a pale ground

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Jane Churchill

Fortunei Blue

Name: Fortunei Blue
Brand: Jane Churchill
SKU: J0166-03

Rousseau - Atmosphere VIII FabricJ0166-03

Fortunei Blue shows a neat scattering of palm-like motifs across a light ground, giving the design a calm, airy rhythm. The blue leaves read softly rather than boldly, with tiny tan accents that add a gentle warmth.

soft powder blue plain medium smart both

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See this fabric on Jane Churchill's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This colourway in Rousseau - Atmosphere VIII combines 34% Cotton, 31% Linen, 23% Viscose and 12% Polyester, giving the cloth a natural, lightly textured handle with enough body for either curtains or upholstery. The motif repeats at approximately V 39cm / H 43cm, creating a steady, decorative pattern that sits comfortably on a 129cm wide cloth. In Fortunei Blue, the leaf shapes appear in a misty powder blue with muted beige-gold touches, so the overall effect is fresh, restrained and slightly botanical rather than high-contrast. The light ground keeps the surface open and luminous, while the small scale of each fan-like motif makes the fabric feel orderly and tailored.

How to use it

Use it on occasional chairs, loose covers or Roman blinds where the soft blue motif can be seen at close range. It works especially well with chalky neutrals, blonde woods and pale brass details for a quiet, polished look.

Pair with pale oak, ivory linen and brushed brass for a fresh, tailored scheme.

Jane Churchill Rousseau - Atmosphere VIII Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 34% Cotton, 31% Linen, 23% Viscose, 12% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 39cm / H 43cm approx
Width: 129cm approx

Specification as published by Jane Churchill. 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

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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