Stone-beige woven textile with delicate low-contrast thistle stems and leafy tendrils

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Morris & Co.

Thistle Weave Linen

Name: Thistle Weave Linen
Brand: Morris & Co.
SKU: MOF0130-01

Thistle Weave Linen pairs a soft stone-beige ground with a very finely drawn botanical pattern, creating a gentle, low-contrast surface. The woven texture gives the pale colour subtle depth as the light moves across it.

soft stone beige botanical medium relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The warm, muted beige tone is close to natural stone, while the slightly lighter thistle stems, leaves and curling tendrils create a softly defined all-over design. Its 625 gsm weight gives the cloth a substantial feel suited to upholstery, and the 141 cm usable width is practical for larger pieces. The pattern repeats every 67.5 cm vertically and 70.5 cm horizontally, so the botanical rhythm remains visible without becoming dominant. With 34.2 threads per centimetre, the surface reads as densely woven and tactile rather than flimsy.

How to use it

Use this stone-beige colourway on a reading chair, headboard or tailored sofa alongside chalky whites, warm timber and muted sage accents. Its restrained botanical contrast works particularly well where you want pattern without a strong colour statement.

Use this quietly patterned stone-beige weave to bring natural warmth to upholstery while keeping the overall scheme calm and light.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 70.5 cm
Standard length: 25 m
Threads per cm: 34.2
Usable width: 141 cm
Vertical repeat: 67.5 cm
Weight: 625 gsm

Specification as published by Morris & Co.. 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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