Pale powder blue damask fabric swatch with soft raised texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Ruskin Old Blue

Name: Ruskin Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F3923-05

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Ruskin Old Blue is a pale, misty blue damask with a soft, chalky surface and gently shadowed pattern. The design reads quietly classical rather than bold, with the motif sitting close to the ground for a subtle all-over effect.

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

About this fabric

Woven in 53% viscose, 25% linen and 22% cotton, this fabric has a refined handle that suits both upholstery and drapery use. The colourway is a muted powder blue with a cool grey cast, so the raised pattern appears only slightly darker than the ground and never feels harsh. With an approximate width of 142cm and a large repeat of V 64cm / H 36cm, the damask motif has enough scale to show clearly across larger pieces. The overall look is calm and slightly weathered, with a soft matte quality that keeps the surface understated.

How to use it

Pair this washed blue with limed oak, pale painted joinery or crisp white linen for a fresh traditional room. It is especially effective on a buttoned chair or full-length curtains where the soft blue tone can read as serene rather than sweet.

Use for elegant upholstery or curtains where a cool, airy blue is needed.

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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