Simon Houlding Upholstery
Blue and cream botanical floral fabric on a pale linen ground, close-up swatch

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Shalimar China Blue/Linen

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Shalimar China Blue/Linen pairs a soft linen ground with painterly china-blue florals and foliage. The design feels airy and composed, with the blue motifs standing out clearly against the warm neutral base.

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About this fabric

This Sanderson fabric is supplied as a 137 cm usable-width textile with an 86 cm vertical repeat, 137 cm horizontal repeat, a 60 m standard length and a substantial 300 gsm weight. The visible ground is a pale linen tone, while the print brings in layered soft blues, from powder and denim notes to slightly greyer outlines, with small touches of buttery cream that soften the overall effect. The pattern reads as a large, flowing botanical with generous stems, bloom heads and curling leaves, giving the cloth a classic decorative presence. At 19.5 threads per cm, it has a closely woven, tidy surface that suits a refined furnishing finish.

How to use it

Use this colourway where you want pattern without heaviness: it works well on upholstered armchairs, loose covers or roman blinds against painted woodwork and natural oak. The cool blue over linen ground feels especially good in bright rooms that need a calm, elegant lift.

Fresh blue florals on a linen ground give this a tailored, decorative look that works beautifully on statement upholstery or elegant curtains.

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