Simon Houlding Upholstery
Saffron woven fabric with coral blossoms, cream foliage and plum botanical accents

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Seasons By May Saffron

Melsetter Fabric & Weaves FabricMOF0127-03

Seasons By May Saffron is a richly coloured botanical textile with a warm golden-saffron ground. The close view reveals coral-red flower heads, pale curling foliage and plum-toned accents arranged in an intricate, mirrored repeat.

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About this fabric

The warm saffron ground gives this colourway a deep golden-yellow presence rather than a pale or lemon yellow character. Finely drawn cream and olive foliage curls around coral-red flower heads, while plum-brown and charcoal details sharpen the ornate botanical arrangement. At 425 gsm, it is a substantial fabric suited to upholstered seating, with a 140 cm usable width. Its 60 cm vertical repeat and 69 cm horizontal repeat allow the interlocking motifs to be planned precisely across a chair, headboard or sofa.

How to use it

Use this colourway to bring a warm, jewel-like focal point to a room: the saffron ground pairs naturally with timber and neutral upholstery, while the coral, cream and plum details can be echoed in cushions or painted accents.

An ornate saffron ground with coral, cream and plum botanical detail for statement upholstery.

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