Close view of Esker Indigo’s indigo and pale grey horizontal woven texture

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GP & J Baker

Esker Indigo

Esker Indigo reads as a deep, cool blue textile with a finely rippled horizontal surface. Closely spaced pale threads soften the indigo ground, giving the colourway a subtly weathered depth.

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About this fabric

The close-up shows a dense, fine weave of irregular horizontal lines, with pale grey and warm ivory threads flickering through the deep indigo base. This restrained linear texture gives the cloth visual movement without introducing a distinct motif or large-scale pattern. At 137 cm (53.82") wide, it is specified for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads. Its composition is 40% viscose, 38% cotton, 16% linen and 6% polyester, with a 40,000 Martindale rub test for practical upholstery use. Care instructions are professional dry cleaning only; do not wash, bleach or iron.

How to use it

Use Esker Indigo to bring a cool, grounded blue note to an armchair, headboard or tailored curtain, where its pale horizontal flecks can sit comfortably with chalky neutrals and warm timber. Its quiet surface texture also suits a layered bedspread without competing with stronger patterns.

A versatile indigo micro-texture with enough structure for upholstery and enough softness for curtains and bedspreads.

GP & J Baker Essential Colours II Fabric

Specification

Composition: 40% Viscose 38% Cotton 16% Linen 6% Polyester
Width: 137 cm (53.82")
Rub test (Martindale): 40,000 rubs
Suitable for: Curtains, Loose Upholstery, Fixed Upholstery, Bedspreads
Aftercare: Do Not Wash, Must be dry cleaned professionally, Do Not Bleach, Do Not Iron

Specification as published by GP & J Baker. 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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