Simon Houlding Upholstery
Dusty indigo and ivory acanthus leaves in a dense repeating floral textile

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Morris & Co.

Acanthus Indigo

Outdoor Performance OutdoorMOF0076-02

Acanthus Indigo combines dusty indigo-blue foliage with pale blue and ivory acanthus leaves in a densely layered floral repeat. The cool, softened palette gives the design a quieter, more atmospheric character than a strongly saturated blue.

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About this fabric

This 217 gsm outdoor fabric has a 138.5 cm usable width and a 54.5 cm vertical repeat with a 46 cm horizontal repeat. Fine, closely set detail is visible across the surface, with curling stems, pointed leaves and pale flower-like forms creating a medium-scale ornamental pattern. The indigo-blue ground reads muted rather than bright, while ivory highlights catch the eye across the overlapping foliage. At 38.5 threads per cm, it offers a balanced mid-weight handle suited to upholstery and drapery applications where the outdoor specification is useful.

How to use it

Pair Acanthus Indigo with chalky whites, weathered timber and grey-blue painted finishes to draw out its cool, faded indigo tones. It also works well on occasional seating, cushions or relaxed curtains where the layered foliage can be seen clearly.

Use this cool, pale indigo floral to bring a composed, decorative finish to indoor or outdoor seating and soft furnishings.

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