Soft French blue floral damask fabric with raised tonal texture

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Fryett's Fabrics

Classique French Blue

Classique French Blue shows a tonal floral damask with a softly raised texture and a calm, muted blue ground. The pattern reads elegant rather than bright, with the motifs sitting just a shade deeper than the background.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% BCI Cotton, this fabric has a 138cm width and a generous 78cm vertical by 69.5cm horizontal repeat, which suits larger-scale pattern placement. The surface has a tactile, almost embossed look, with the floral and scrolling motifs appearing in a slightly darker blue than the ground. That low-contrast finish gives the fabric a mellow, dusty French blue character rather than a vivid or icy one. It feels polished and decorative, with enough presence for statement furnishings while still remaining usable in everyday interiors. Care instructions are listed as 1<AWQ.

How to use it

Use this soft French blue to add quiet pattern to a bedroom headboard, a smart occasional chair, or full-length curtains where the large repeat can be appreciated. It pairs neatly with pale oak, chalky whites, and warm neutrals that keep the colour feeling airy.

A refined blue that works beautifully across relaxed upholstery and elegant curtains.

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Specification

Composition: 100% BCI Cotton
Width: 138cm
Pattern repeat: 78cm V x 69.5cm H
Care: 1<AWQ

Specification as published by Fryett's Fabrics. 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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