Dense ivory flower and leaf sprigs over a muted madder-red ground

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Morris & Co.

Mallow Madder

Name: Mallow Madder
Brand: Morris & Co.
SKU: MOF0155-02

Mallow Madder layers finely drawn ivory flowers and curling leaves across a warm, muted madder-red ground. The closely packed pattern gives the swatch a softly detailed, textile-rich appearance rather than a bold open-scale statement.

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

About this fabric

This 252 gsm fabric is woven with 38 threads per cm, giving the floral surface a substantial mid-weight feel suited to both upholstery and drapery. The colourway combines pale ivory flower heads with brick-like madder red stems, leaves and outlines, creating a warm, gently faded impression. Its small-scale, densely repeated design measures 39 cm vertically by 69 cm horizontally, so the botanical detail remains consistent across a covered piece. A 140 cm usable width offers practical coverage for curtains, blinds and upholstered applications.

How to use it

Use the muted madder-red ground to warm an occasional chair, bench or pair of curtains, balancing it with chalky ivory walls and understated wood. Its fine floral density also works well as a layered accent alongside plain linen or softly textured neutrals.

Pair the warm madder-red floral with ivory, weathered wood and quiet natural textures for a collected Morris-inspired scheme.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 69 cm
Standard length: 60 m
Threads per cm: 38
Usable width: 140 cm
Vertical repeat: 39 cm
Weight: 252 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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