Close-up of muted fig mauve fabric with fine plain crosshatched weave

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Morris & Co.

Ruskin Fig

Ruskin Fig is a quiet, dusky mauve-plum woven fabric with an even plain surface. In the close-up, fine tonal crosshatching gives the colour a softly textured, gently light-catching finish.

muted fig mauve plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Woven at 410 gsm with 22 threads per centimetre, Ruskin Fig has the substantial handle associated with upholstery cloth. Its muted fig tone sits between dusty mauve and softened plum, with a restrained depth rather than a bright or saturated appearance. The fabric is 140 cm wide and has no vertical or horizontal pattern repeat, making its plain woven face straightforward to position. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Ruskin Fig on a club chair, sofa or footstool where its dusky mauve-plum colour can add depth without introducing a visible motif. Pair it with warm neutrals, aged timber or brushed metal to complement the weave’s subdued tonal variation.

Use this weighty fig-mauve weave to bring quiet colour and subtle texture to upholstered seating.

Morris & Co.Ruskin Weaves Fabric

Specification

Usable width: 140 cm
Standard length: 30 m
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Threads per cm: 22
Weight: 410 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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