Close-up of Birnam Blue woven plaid with deep blue, green, cream and dark lines

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Isle Mill

Birnam Blue

Name: Birnam Blue
Brand: Isle Mill

Birnam Blue brings together deep blue, bottle green and pale cream in a clearly defined woven plaid. The cool palette is softened by the broad ivory checks, while fine dark lines give the design a tailored finish.

deep blue and green plain medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The swatch shows a medium-scale check built from alternating blue, green and pale cream blocks, with narrow dark lines crossing the larger squares. Its close, diagonal weave is especially visible in the lighter sections, adding a subtle grain rather than a smooth surface. The blue reads deep and cool, while the green has a rich, slightly muted character that keeps the contrast measured. No composition, width, rub test or performance features were supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Birnam Blue on a traditional armchair, window seat or upholstered bench where its cool blue-green checks can sit against warm timber and pale painted walls. The cream squares provide an easy link to ivory, oatmeal and natural linen accents.

A cool, tailored plaid combining deep blue, bottle green, pale cream and fine dark overchecks.

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