Simon Houlding Upholstery
Dense indigo and powder-blue willow leaves on an ivory ground

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Morris & Co.

Willow Bough Indigo

Outdoor Performance OutdoorMOF0174-02

Willow Bough Indigo layers dense curling foliage in deep indigo, washed blue and pale blue-grey across a warm ivory ground. The closely spaced leaves create a softly rhythmic surface with a cool, country-garden mood.

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About this fabric

This outdoor fabric weighs 215gsm and has a usable width of 140cm, making it a practical medium-weight choice for upholstery. The design is filled with slender willow-like leaves and winding stems, with the darkest indigo accents giving definition against the lighter blue foliage. Its 45cm vertical repeat and 28cm horizontal repeat keep the botanical pattern compact and easy to read across a piece. With 38.5 threads per centimetre, the cloth has a neat, finely textured woven appearance rather than a loose or bulky surface.

How to use it

Use this cool indigo colourway on garden seating, occasional chairs or a window seat, pairing it with chalky ivory, soft blue-grey and natural timber. The pale ground keeps the dense foliage feeling fresh while the deep blue leaves add visual depth.

A cool, leafy indigo ground that brings pattern and outdoor practicality to upholstered seating.

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