Espresso botanical fabric with ivory branches, olive leaves and muted rose flowers

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Harlequin

Gorgonian Espresso/Positar

Name: Gorgonian Espresso/Positar
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0432-01

Espresso/Positar sets Gorgonian’s branching botanical design against a deep, warm brown-black ground. Ivory and olive foliage lift the dark field, while muted rose accents add a restrained floral note.

dark espresso botanical botanical medium formal upholstery

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About this fabric

Against an espresso-brown to charcoal ground, fine branching stems rise in closely packed vertical columns, picked out in chalky ivory, olive, muted blue-grey and small dusty-rose flowerheads. The repeated botanical arrangement measures 31.6 cm vertically by 65 cm horizontally, giving the surface a clearly organised, medium-scale rhythm rather than an open trailing pattern. At 314 gsm with 51 threads per cm, this is a substantial, closely constructed fabric with enough visual density for upholstery. The 131 cm usable width and 40 m standard length make it practical for cutting coordinated upholstered pieces.

How to use it

Use the deep espresso ground on a statement armchair, dining chair or upholstered headboard, where the pale foliage will stand out against the dark base. Echo the muted olive and dusty-rose details with quiet accent cushions rather than bright contrasting colour.

A dark espresso ground gives the layered botanical repeat a tailored, dramatic presence on upholstery.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 65 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Threads per cm: 51
Usable width: 131 cm
Vertical repeat: 31.6 cm
Weight: 314 gsm

Specification as published by Harlequin. 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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