Deep plum plain weave with subtle crosshatched texture and soft tonal variation

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Morris & Co.

Ruskin Plum

Ruskin Plum is a deep, muted purple woven in a quietly textured plain construction. Its dusky plum tone shifts gently across the surface, revealing the fine grain of the cloth rather than a printed motif.

deep muted plum purple plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

At 410 gsm, this is a substantial textile with the presence expected of an upholstery fabric. The close, even weave is visible as a fine crosswise and lengthwise texture, while slight tonal variation keeps the plum colour from appearing flat. With 22 threads per centimetre and a 140 cm usable width, it offers a dense, composed surface for covering chairs, footstools and other upholstered pieces. The 0 cm vertical and horizontal pattern repeats confirm that this colourway is plain and can be matched without motif alignment.

How to use it

Use Ruskin Plum to bring a dusky, cocooning depth to an armchair, sofa or dining seat, particularly alongside warm timber, aged brass and softly contrasting neutrals. Its restrained texture also works well where a room needs colour without a pronounced pattern.

A weighty plum woven cloth with subtle texture, well suited to upholstered seating and occasional furniture.

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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