Cypress Linen ‘Cocoa’
Our Thimble Prints are printed in Lancashire on finely woven 100% linen cloth and finished with a hot iron calender, giving it a satisfying light crisp handle and beautiful chintzed surface. Charming and elegant, these floral and geometric patterns bring a cheerful note to any room, from the grandest stately home to the most humble country cottage.
Cypress is a decorative paisley print of Persian origin, the name derives from the original symbolism behind the motif, a cypress tree bending in the wind.
Each linen has a matching wallpaper, allowing you the option of striking a combination to evoke the English chintz interior look made famous in the late 1930s by decorating partnership Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. Used individually, these patterned linens and papers can conversely bring a fresh, contemporary look to an interior.
Originating from a box of fragile linen chintz samples which Christopher acquired from an antiques dealer decades ago, each print has been reworked in either scale, colour, or both. The exceptionally fine detail in the original patterns has been lovingly reproduced using fantastically accurate digital printing, replacing the now-obsolete method of copper-plate printing which created the original fabric swatches.
These linens are perfectly suited for upholstery and produce beautiful results, though do not stand up to the over-rigorous modern rub test. This however does not prevent us from specifying them regularly for upholstered pieces in interior projects. They make wonderful drapes and blinds, and can be used in many interior accessories such as lampshades, scatter cushions, napkins and tablecloths.
Cleaning Advice
This printed linen can be washed on a cool setting and should be warm-ironed on the reverse side while still lightly damp. It is not pre-shrunk, so please expect some shrinkage. Should you wish to preserve the glazed finish we would recommend dry cleaning.
Details
- Name: Cypress Linen
- Range: Thimble Prints
- Colour: Cocoa
- Composition: 100% linen
- Total fabric width: 146cm
- Useable fabric width: 138cm
- Repeat size: Horizontal: 29mm Vertical: 52mm
- Rub count face side: 18,000
- Recommended application: This fabric makes up wonderfully into blinds, curtains, cushions and lampshades. We also love it on occasional use furniture.
- Fire retardency: Complies with Cigarette Test (BS 5852, Part 1:1979, Source 0)
- Minimum order: 1 metre for retail customers, 2 metres for trade customers
- Available in increments of: 10cm
- Price: £160 per metre, including UK VAT
To request a sample or place an order get in touch with us by phone or email
We’re happy to ship anywhere in the world! Customs duties and taxes may apply if purchasing from outside the UK and we cannot predict these charges. Please account for these and be prepared to pay them upon delivery.