Dense floral and butterfly fabric in cinnabar red, cream and ink black

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Amara Butterfly Cinnabar/Ink Black

Name: Amara Butterfly Cinnabar/Ink Black
Brand: Sanderson
SKU: SAF0377-01

Amara Butterfly Cinnabar/Ink Black is a vivid, jewel-toned botanical fabric with a dense all-over pattern of flowers, leaves and butterflies. The deep cinnabar ground makes the cream, blush and ink-black detailing read sharply and with real depth.

cinnabar red with ink black botanical large luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This Sanderson fabric from the Water Garden Fabrics collection is supplied as a 135 cm usable width textile with a 60 m standard length, a 69.5 cm vertical repeat and 90 cm horizontal repeat. At 416 gsm and 57.7 threads per cm, it reads as a substantial woven cloth rather than a light decorative fabric. The image shows a saturated cinnabar red base with layered botanical motifs in cream, blush, tan and black, giving the surface a rich contrast and a slightly theatrical finish. The black butterfly wings and outlined florals sharpen the pattern, while the warmer notes stop the red from feeling flat or harsh.

How to use it

Use it on statement chairs, a sofa front, or tailored cushions where the bold red ground can anchor the room. It works especially well with dark timber, aged brass and quiet neutrals that let the cinnabar and ink-black pattern stay central.

Pair with matte black wood or warm brass to let the rich cinnabar ground and inky detailing stand out.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 90 cm
Standard length: 60 m
Threads per cm: 57.7
Usable width: 135 cm
Vertical repeat: 69.5 cm
Weight: 416 gsm

Specification as published by Sanderson. 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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