Soft blue floral linen with white blooms and muted green foliage

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Colefax and Fowler

Eleanora Old Blue

Name: Eleanora Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4909-02

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A softly faded blue ground gives Eleanora Old Blue a calm, airy feel, with the floral trail reading delicate and lightly vintage. The white blooms and green foliage sit clearly against the cool background, creating a fresh, classic pattern.

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About this fabric

Eleanora Old Blue from the Tilbury collection by Colefax and Fowler is woven in 100% linen, with an approximate width of 134cm and a repeat of V 50cm / H 45cm. In this colourway, the ground is a pale, powdery blue that feels cool and restrained rather than vivid, allowing the floral design to stand out gently. The flowers are rendered in creamy white with soft beige shading, while the foliage brings in muted green tones that add movement without darkening the cloth. The linen surface gives the print a relaxed, lightly textured character that suits both decorative curtains and refined upholstery applications. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use it in a bedroom, sitting room or guest room where the soft blue ground can keep the scheme restful and bright. It works especially well with white-painted joinery, aged brass, and other washed-out botanical tones.

Pair with crisp linen or pale woods to keep the gentle blue ground feeling fresh.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 50cm / H 45cm approx
Width: 134cm 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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