Deep navy damask fabric swatch with a softly textured surface

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Colefax and Fowler

Ruskin Navy

Name: Ruskin Navy
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F3923-12

Ruskin II FabricF3923-12

Ruskin Navy is a richly dark navy damask with a softly worn, textural look that lifts the pattern just enough against the ground. The motif sits close to the surface, giving the swatch a layered, atmospheric feel rather than a high-contrast finish.

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

About this fabric

This Ruskin II fabric from Colefax and Fowler is composed of 53% viscose, 25% linen and 22% cotton, with a width of approximately 142cm and a repeat of V 64cm / H 36cm approx. In Ruskin Navy, the damask design reads in very deep blue with charcoal undertones, so the pattern feels subtle and shadowy rather than bright or crisp. The textured face catches light softly across the motifs, which helps the design show depth without losing its restrained, classic character. With no performance features noted and a fire code of √CM, it is a considered choice for refined decorative schemes.

How to use it

Use Ruskin Navy on a large upholstered piece or full-length curtains where the dark blue ground can hold its own in a formal room. It pairs especially well with pale walls, walnut timber and brushed brass, which all bring out the cooler blue notes.

A deep navy damask with a softly aged surface suits elegant upholstery or lined drapery.

Colefax and Fowler Ruskin II Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 : T 3
Composition: 53% Viscose, 25% Linen, 22% Cotton
Fire code: √CM
Pattern repeat: V 64cm / H 36cm approx
Width: 142cm 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

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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