Vertical powder-blue striped fabric with narrow floral vine bands on ivory

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Colefax and Fowler

Chesham Blue

Name: Chesham Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4906-01

Tilbury FabricF4906-01

Chesham Blue pairs fine powder-blue stripes with slender floral borders on an ivory ground. The result feels crisp, airy and quietly tailored rather than busy.

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

About this fabric

This Colefax and Fowler fabric is woven in a 70% cotton, 30% linen blend with an approximate width of 138cm and a vertical repeat of 19cm and horizontal repeat of 34cm. In this colourway, the narrow blue stripes read soft and cool, while the decorative vine stripes add a gentle taupe and faded lavender note against the pale ground. The overall effect is light, ordered and slightly country-house in character, with enough definition to bring pattern without overpowering a room. Its mid-weight cotton-linen handle makes it suitable for both upholstery and drapery where a structured, refined finish is desired.

How to use it

Use it on an upholstered armchair, bench or curtains where the powder-blue stripes can sit against painted woodwork, pale oak or natural linen. It works especially well in rooms that need a fresh, traditional note without strong saturation.

A restrained blue stripe with delicate floral detail, ideal for tailored interiors.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 70% Cotton, 30% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 19cm / H 34cm approx
Width: 138cm 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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