Simon Houlding Upholstery
Pewter-grey Snakeshead vines with warm gold buds and pale flowers

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Snakeshead Pewter/Gold

Morris 160th Anniversary Fabric FabricMOF0062-03

Snakeshead Pewter/Gold layers intricate grey foliage over a cool pewter ground, with warm gold buds and pale flowers bringing measured contrast to the repeat. The close-set botanical pattern has the detailed, finely drawn character visible across the full swatch.

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About this fabric

This Morris & Co. fabric combines a cool pewter-grey field with charcoal-grey scrolling stems, soft ivory flowers and muted gold Snakeshead accents. Its 32cm vertical by 23cm horizontal repeat creates a dense, medium-scale botanical surface, while the fine visual detailing keeps the pattern richly layered rather than bold or oversized. At 260 gsm and 139 cm usable width, it is a versatile mid-weight choice for both upholstery and drapery. The supplied construction specification records 89 threads per centimetre and a standard length of 60 metres.

How to use it

Use the cool pewter ground to settle a traditional sitting room, then pick up the antique warmth of the gold accents with aged brass lighting, walnut furniture or ochre accessories. Its detailed repeat also suits curtains where the pale flowers can read softly against the grey ground.

Pair the cool pewter ground with warm timber, aged brass and softly neutral upholstery.

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