Close-up of plain mustard-ochre velvet showing a softly shaded directional pile

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Wardle Velvet Sussex Rush

Wardle Velvet Sussex Rush is a rich mustard-ochre velvet with a completely plain face. Its fine pile shifts subtly between golden and shaded brown tones as the light moves across the swatch.

muted mustard ochre plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This solid Sussex Rush colourway has a deep, muted ochre tone rather than a bright yellow, giving the velvet a grounded, warm presence. At 556 gsm and 134 cm usable width, it has the substantial visual weight expected of an upholstery velvet. The close surface texture catches the light softly, creating gentle tonal variation across the otherwise uninterrupted field. With 0 cm vertical and horizontal pattern repeats, the plain design needs no pattern matching; the specification also records 51.5 threads per cm and a 35 m standard length.

How to use it

Use this warm mustard-gold shade on a statement armchair, sofa or upholstered headboard, where its softly shaded pile can add depth without introducing a motif. Pair it with dark timber, tobacco leather or restrained neutral upholstery to balance the ochre warmth.

The deep mustard-gold velvet brings warm, softly changing colour to upholstered seating and occasional furniture.

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Specification

Usable width: 134 cm
Standard length: 35 m
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Threads per cm: 51.5
Weight: 556 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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