Cream linen fabric with crimson bird-and-floral large-scale print

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Linwood

Songbird Crimson

Name: Songbird Crimson
Brand: Linwood
SKU: 001

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Songbird Crimson brings a bright, hand-drawn bird-and-botanical motif to a warm cream linen ground. The crimson stems and feathered arches give the design a spirited, decorative feel.

crimson and cream floral large relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen and suitable for fixed upholstery, this fabric has a general domestic upholstery grade and a durable 30,000 Martindale rub test. The large 169cm half-drop repeat creates a pronounced, rhythmic pattern across the 137cm width, so the design reads as a bold scenic statement rather than a small all-over. In this colourway, the cream ground softens the strong crimson outlines, while touches of aqua, orange, olive and brown keep the print lively and slightly vintage in mood. It is also machine washable at 30C, with 3% shrinkage to allow for.

How to use it

Use this crimson-on-cream palette on a feature chair, ottoman or bench where the large repeat can be shown off. It pairs especially well with painted wood, natural timber and quieter neutrals that let the red and aqua details stand out.

A lively statement linen that works well on occasional chairs or decorative cushions.

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Specification

Aftercare: Dry Clean
Composition: 100% Linen
Fr rating: A Conforms to BS5852 Part 1 Source 0 (Cigarette) and 1 (Match)
Rrp: £82.90
Rub test (martindale): 30,000 rubs
Suitable for: Fixed Upholstery
Upholstery grade: General Domestic
Vertical repeat (approx): 169cm half drop
Washing: Machine washable at 30C, allow 3% shrinkage
Width (approx): 137cm

Specification as published by Linwood. 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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