Indigo leafy stems and red flowers arranged across a warm cream floral fabric

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Sweet Briar Indigo/Red

Morris and Friends Volume I Fabrics FabricMOF0016-02

Sweet Briar Indigo/Red combines cool indigo branching stems with small red flowers on a warm cream ground. The closely spaced botanical drawing gives the swatch a lively, intricate surface without overwhelming its pale background.

indigo blue, red and cream floral medium smart both

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See this fabric on Morris & Co.'s own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This 230 gsm fabric has a 137 cm usable width, making the compact floral repeat practical across both upholstery and drapery applications. The pattern measures 53 cm vertically and 27 cm horizontally, with winding indigo stems and alternating blue leaves framing scattered red blooms. Its cream ground keeps the colourway light, while the deep blue linework adds cool depth and definition. A stated density of 36.2 threads per cm supports the swatch’s fine, even textile surface and clearly rendered botanical detail.

How to use it

Use the warm cream ground to brighten a reading chair, headboard or roman blind, then echo the indigo in painted joinery or a plain cushion. Small accents of muted red can pick up the flowers without making the room feel overly warm.

Use this cool indigo, red and cream floral for tailored upholstery or softly structured curtains.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 27 cm
Standard length: 60 m
Threads per cm: 36.2
Usable width: 137 cm
Vertical repeat: 53 cm
Weight: 230 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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