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Freedom Tree's upholstery fabric range is India's most extensive collection of original-print sofa and chair fabrics. Hand illustrated and printed on premium cotton, velvet and woven grounds — all designed in-house and sold by the metre.
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Nilgiri Solid Upholstery Fabric (Black/White)
Regular price Rs. 1,680The Nilgiri Upholstery Fabric is a micro-geometric weave in crisp black and white small, precise, rhythmic, and versatile. Its woven texture gives the monochrome palette a tactile warmth and depth. A clean, considered choice for sofas, chairs, and headboards that want graphic structure without visual weight.
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Papyrus Beige Tweed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 2,280Named for what it evokes, the Papyrus Beige Tweed Upholstery Fabric is naturally colored and an artisanal weave with linen. Warm in tone, loosely textured, its surface shifting quietly as light moves across it. Best suited to accent chairs and low-use pieces that earn their place in a room over time.
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Earth Core Taupe Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680The Earth Core Upholstery Fabric brings a monumental, geological print to cotton herringbone strata and tectonic shift rendered in a calming taupe that makes the scale feel considered rather than dramatic. Digitally printed on a textured weave, it suits sofas and armchairs that want depth without noise.
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Cornstalk Solid Upholstery Fabric (Beige)
Regular price Rs. 1,980The Cornstalk Upholstery Fabric is a robust linen weave with the warm, golden texture of dried cornhusks tangible, honest, quietly beautiful. Its tonal depth makes it feel crafted rather than plain. A solid that anchors upholstery without competing with the room it belongs to.
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Nu Primitive Espresso Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680The Nu Primitive Upholstery Fabric draws from cave-painting traditions primitive abstracted forms and tribal geometry in a deep espresso on cotton heavy slub. The slub base gives tactile weight to the print. A fabric for upholstery or heavy curtains that wants to make a quiet, deliberate statement.
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Mindscape Charcoal Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980 An escapist toile inspired by modern miniatures. Featuring a landscape of animals, trees, and city icons. A lush and dreamy narrative print that we are re-introducing from our archives in our 15th year. This edition blends softly into our NEST concept in grounding monochromes with small pops of rich red. Ideal for accent cushions, creative studio backdrops, or statement armchairs.
Our NEST concept is a more mindful expression of our design philosophy. A soft space to land at the end of a full day. Crafted with beautiful materials, thoughtful textures, and a calm, connected palette, For a home that sits quietly beside you, in line with your thoughts.

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Pangong Lake Water Blue Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980This monumental print takes Himalayan glacial pools and mountains as inspiration. The vastness of the sky and the depth of the mountains twin in reflective silence. The restful nature of the print comes from painterly mural scale of the fabric and mirrored scenes.
The colors are deep teal and watery greens, punctuated by floating mossy and striated rock forms. A fabric for living room seating and sumptuous curtains for large spaces.

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Ooty Geo Blue Waters Patterned Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680The Ooty Geo Weave Fabric is woven in a meshed chain geo weave. Watery tones of glacial blue and aqua form a classic pattern of interlocked woven squares, yielding stunning depth of texture. It is right at home in traditional, retro, or even coastal interior schemes.
Responsibly Designed with recycled yarns, the reversible fabric does double duty depending on your color scheme. One side is prominently aqua, the other a deeper blue textured geometric. Mix and match on chairs and sofas to create a distinctive look that is all your own.

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Terai Grassland Field Green Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Grassland and savanna flow across this fabric in a naive hand-painted aesthetic. Based on an artwork created in our studio, this expansive scenic print features the Terai-Duar. Located in the Himalyan foothills. It harbours the world's tallest grasslands, amongst the most threatened and rare worldwide. An enchanting, transporting design, in whichthe landscape turns inwards on itself changing the horizon in a patchwork view.
A stunning pattern for interior coordinates, this is a go-to print for interior seating or curtains.

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Landfall Ogee Mineral Green Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680A stylish study of geometric shapes, the print builds on a Freedom Tree archival print that takes on a retro vibe. Find a sense of rhythm and rhyme in the fluid blocks. The play of lines and textures in the mod oriental ogee has layered color blocks with contrasting bands.
It transforms a space instantly into a chic boho fantasy. Use freely for long lounging sofas and armchairs. The print on curtains will smartly transform a room.
The print is available in two color ways: a soothing landfall in sage and purple, or a fiery striated rock wall in marble pink.

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Landfall Ogee Mineral Red Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680A stylish study of geometric shapes, the print builds on a Freedom Tree archival print that takes on a retro vibe. Find a sense of rhythm and rhyme in the fluid blocks. The play of lines and textures in the mod oriental ogee has layered colour blocks with contrasting bands.
It transforms a space instantly into a chic boho fantasy. Use freely for long lounging sofas, armchairs, and even benches or pouffes. The print on curtains smartly transform a room.
The print is available in two color ways: a soothing landfall in sage and purple, or a fiery striated rock wall in marble pink.

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Earth Core Terra Red Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980A monumental print with a careful balance of forms. They look abstract at first, but when you look closer, they’re composed of fractals of flowers and trees! You will also love the fluid line work, which evokes the idea of the Earth’s core: constantly shifting and changing, with natural striations in the subterranean. A textured background adds depth and impact.
Earth Core comes in a muted Indian Red, a color that ties nicely with the warmth and wood of home interiors. It is magnificent on sofas and monumental as landscaped curtains.

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Raffia Plum Red Solid Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Tactile and tightly woven, the Raffia solid in plum red recalls raw textures with elevated polish. Understated yet dimensional, it anchors soft furnishings with quiet depth. This high performance blended fabric is ideal for light-use commercial and hospitality spaces. Best on large angular sofas or any type of armchair.

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Raffia Ginger Orange Solid Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Tactile and tightly woven, the Raffia solid in ginger orange recalls raw textures with elevated polish. Understated yet dimensional, it anchors soft furnishings with quiet depth. This high performance blended fabric is ideal for light-use commercial and hospitality spaces. Best on large angular sofas or any type of armchair.

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Code Shadow Plum Blue Solid Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680The Code Shadow Upholstery flaunts woven cotton with inter-crossings of blue and plum. The micro weave is beautifully designed with shadow colors that give dimension to the checks on one side and outline squares on the reverse.
Responsibly Designed and made with recycled yarns, the reversible fabric does double duty depending on your color scheme. Featuring a smoky blue with a teal green on one side, and checkered plum and wine squares on the reverse. Mix and match on chairs and sofas to create a distinctive design that is all your own.

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Code Shadow Plum Green Solid Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680The Code Shadow Upholstery flaunts woven cotton with inter-crossings of green and plum. The micro weave is beautifully designed with shadow colors that give dimension to the checks on one side and outline squares on the reverse.
Responsibly Designed and made with recycled yarns, the reversible fabric does double duty depending on your color scheme. Featuring a vegetal green and a zesty lime on one side, and a checkered plum and pink squares on the reverse. the reverse has checkered plum & pink squares. Mix and match on chairs and sofas to create a distinctive design that is all your own.

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Waterfall Tweed Ocher Blue Upholstery Fabric
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Grassland Tweed Olive Green Upholstery Fabric
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Dance Of The Yalis Rust Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 2,280 Taking a leaf out of oriental textile traditions, this dramatic print has the Dance of the Yali as the central figure. Circling mythical lions, guardians of temple gates, are frozen in a standoff. Cloud forms, pilaster borders turn this print into a rich narrative toile.
The colors are richly earthy, terracotta against cool grey tones. The velvet fabric adds lustre and a quiet elegance.
A fabric for living room seating and sumptuous curtains

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Taram Earthy Green Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980 Inspired by the pillared temples of South India, our Taram upholstery fabric deftly captures continuously shifting viewpoints through a stunning geometric abstraction. Depth and distance are depicted with thick and thin lines that move sinuously, giving us the illusion of an altered standpoint whilst standing still! Re-colored in an earthy tones and green, our Taram print makes a mesmerising fabric choice with urban appeal.

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Senhur Leaf Tobacco Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680 Senhur brings our signature retro motif to a forest floor, rendered as a layer of fallen leaves. This print softens modern spaces with a sense of woodland calm. Each detail feels hand-scattered, echoing autumnal stillness.
A beautiful coordinate that works well with traditional or modern interior styles.

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Palmyrah Beige Printed Velvet Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 2,280 Sacred palms and temple flowers bloom across the fabric surface. The original Palmyrah print [Sacred palm in Tamil] holds the microcosm of temple statuary in its fanned leaf shape. The velvet fabric adds lustre and a quiet elegance.
Embracing duality, the floral palm is placed against a dark or light ground to give a choice for stunning interior coordinates. The Palmyrah is a go-to print for interior seating or curtains.

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Palmyrah Slate Grey Printed Velvet Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 2,280 Sacred palms and temple flowers bloom across the fabric surface. The original Palmyrah print [Sacred palm in Tamil] holds the microcosm of temple statuary in its fanned palm shape. The velvet fabric adds lustre and a quiet elegance.
Embracing duality, the floral palm is placed against a dark or light ground to give a choice for stunning interior coordinates. The Palmyrah is a go to print for interior seating or curtains.

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Toddy Palm Moss Grey Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980 Printed in a rich moss grey tone, our silhouette print of magnificent toddy palms is a mid-scale pattern gives us a fix of exotic flair. It's that touch of fun and fabulous that every room needs. Perfect for armchairs, furnishings, and drapes.
Our NEST concept is a more mindful expression of our design philosophy. A soft space to land at the end of a full day. Crafted with beautiful materials, thoughtful textures, and a calm, connected palette, For a home that sits quietly beside you, in line with your thoughts.

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Toddy Palm Taupe Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980 Printed in warm textural tones of taupe, this palm motif becomes subtle and grounding. Its understated elegance works across seasons and styles. Based on the whimsical hand-drawn artwork, this print on heavy pure cotton fabric is ideal for armchairs, cushion covers, and heavy drapes. It's that touch of fun and fabulous that every room needs.
Our NEST concept is a more mindful expression of our design philosophy. A soft space to land at the end of a full day. Crafted with beautiful materials, thoughtful textures, and a calm, connected palette, For a home that sits quietly beside you, in line with your thoughts.

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Diamond Beige Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680 Structured and in motion, the Diamond weave in beige brings geometric calm to interiors. The chevron pattern moves with subtle energy. Great for virtually every surface of the house, from upholstered armchairs to statement headboards, and blinds and curtain panels in open layouts.
Our NEST concept is a more mindful expression of our design philosophy. A soft space to land at the end of a full day. Crafted with beautiful materials, thoughtful textures, and a calm, connected palette, For a home that sits quietly beside you, in line with your thoughts.

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Medallion Tree Indigo Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980 Inspired by Indigo prints and our core of Freedom, the Medallion print has a unique handpainted aesthetic. It imagines a grotto, featuring the architectural form of the tree as a central medallion. With tropical flair, freeform plants grow alongside the extraordinary two set medallions. The fabric can be used on handsome chairs, as curtains making a thoroughly memorable space. lending beautiful detail to a room. The medallion print comes in restful colors of indigo and sand.
Our NEST concept is a more mindful expression of our design philosophy. A soft space to land at the end of a full day. Crafted with beautiful materials, thoughtful textures, and a calm, connected palette, For a home that sits quietly beside you, in line with your thoughts.

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Neu Happy Striper Patterned Upholstery Fabric (Tropical Green)
Regular price Rs. 1,980The Neu Happy striper is about the seaside. In hushed hues of watery blues and sand it is a restful fabric. The geometric rhythm of stripes brings the calm of the ocean indoors. A versatile fabric for coastal living rooms, sunny verandahs and dining spaces. Part of our responsible design series of sustainable fabrics. /br>

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Gypsy Rose Misty Blue Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680Deep and decorative, the Gypsy Rose Printed Heavy Fabric in Blue celebrates monsoon florals at their fullest. Printed on thick slub cotton, it's well-suited for statement upholstery or richly styled spaces that embrace maximalism and story.

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Damask Rose Butter Yellow Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980With its vintage floral detailing and rich base, the Damask Rose Printed Fabric in Butter Yellow adds warmth and heritage character to classic interiors. As we celebrate 15 Years as a design brand, we are reviving some of our most iconic prints in new stories and colorways. Just in time for monsoon, Damask Rose returns as a hero for the season, evoking memories of rainshowers and the scent of rose petals. Use it for traditional armchairs or heirloom-inspired curtains.

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Chasing Monsoon Printed Upholstery Fabric (Grey)
Regular price Rs. 1,980A signature print from Freedom Tree. Chasing Monsoon captures the floating petals, the flurry of clouds, the wetness; all in a hand painted watery rendition. The stunning print stands out when placed on accent chairs. Its lightness makes it wonderful for curtains or bedding options!

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Raffia Citron Green Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Our Raffia upholstery are specialty woven in slubbed weaves from blended yarns. Refresh your favorite corners or furniture with this tactile print, or introduce it as a statement print to a room. The contemporary, understated style is easy to pair and is versatile enough to play with.

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Raffia Misty Grey Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Tactile and tightly woven, the Raffia solid in mist grey recalls raw textures with elevated polish. Understated yet dimensional, it anchors soft furnishings with quiet depth. This high-performance blended fabric is ideal for light-use commercial and hospitality spaces. Best on large angular sofas or any type of armchair.

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Raffia Red Pepper Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Tactile and tightly woven, the Raffia solid in red pepper recalls raw textures with elevated polish. Understated yet dimensional, it anchors soft furnishings with quiet depth. This high performance blended fabric is ideal for light-use commercial and hospitality spaces. Best on large angular sofas or any type of armchair.

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Shoreline Viridian Green Tweed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 2,280 Sale price Rs. 1,596A lush woven tweed in viridian green. The Shoreline Upholstery Fabric evokes the freshness of summer and the vibrancy of nature. Perfect for upholstery, cushions, and throws, the beautifully textured weave brings a bright, yet earthy elegance to any space.
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Celestial Sky Printed Upholstery Fabric (Lunar Grey)
Regular price Rs. 1,580 Sale price Rs. 790Bring in the quiet charm of the night sky with the Celestial Sky Fabric, our illustration of the phases of the sun and moon locked in an intricate cosmic pattern. Screen printed on a chalky Lunar Grey base, the almost meditative gridlock pattern has a calming presence in any space. Stunning on a small armchair or linear sofa, or as curtain blinds.

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Koda Grama Printed Upholstery Fabric (Dark Teal)
Regular price Rs. 1,380 Sale price Rs. 690The Koda Grama fabric is a slice of humble village scenes, screen printed on cotton. A narrative print that captures the mundane, the people, the overlooked objects of a hamlet on a rustic base. When flipped, the back of the fabric holds shadows of the original print that look like white twinkles across a plain base. Easily envelop your furniture, cushions, dining chairs, and tables with earthy prints of this fabric.

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Crayon Printed Upholstery Fabric (Coastal Blue)
Regular price Rs. 1,980Our Crayon upholstery brings out the artist in all of us! Illustrated with natural forms and abstract strokes, the playful design encourages you to step into your imagination. Whether you see clouds, leaves, or amorphous shapes, pastel pools of color and texture come together in a spontaneous rhythm that animate any sofa setting.

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Herringbone Solid Upholstery Fabric (Astral Green)
Regular price Rs. 1,680The Herringbone Solid Upholstery Fabric in Astral Green, with its broken twill weave, reminiscent of a herring fish backbone, is ideal for upholstering furniture and creating custom pillows, and sofa covers. The weave of recycled cotton gives your upholstery projects a robust, textured feel.

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Solid Twisted Water Blue Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680Tactile and grounded, the Solid Twisted Woven Fabric in Water Blue offers subtle movement through its textured cotton weave. A beautiful choice for bringing in the monsoon season on accent chairs or cushions in rooms filled with ceramics, stone, and natural fibres.

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Geo Block Celadon Green Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,680 Sale price Rs. 1,176The Geo Block print reimagines the foundational marks of craftsmanship—notches, stripes, and strokes—with a fresh, contemporary rhythm. In Celadon Green, it carries the essence of hand-drawn precision, where each disciplined brushstroke forms a bold, graphic interplay of lines and spaces. Perfect for a geometrically proportioned small armchair or linear sofa.

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Rorschach Emerald Green Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980 Sale price Rs. 1,386A dreamy blend of emerald, mint, peach, and fuchsia, the Rorschach print mirrors watercolor symmetry in a light, airy design. A design and color palette that will suit any season, it brings coolness and fluid elegance to drapery, upholstery, or statement cushions. Pairs wonderfully on a rounded and geometric seating, whether it be traditional or modern.

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Kagal Dawn Yellow Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Inspired by sugarcane fields and bright skies, our hero print Kagal returns in a sunny dawn-yellow palette. Fields stretch endlessly along the flatlands, the furrowed black soil, the vivid green cross-stalks topped by waving wands of silvered-lavender fronds. It is a story not just of rural idyll, but of agricultural prosperity that radiates earthy charm and sunshine warmth. Perfect for upholstery on sofas, larger armchairs and even blinds.

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Face To Face Multi Muted Printed Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980The Face to Face print crafts its own narrative. We humanize today’s fragmented interactions in daily urban life - even those with the people we love. Larger-than-life illustrations of hands, lips, eyes playfully sit on this print set against a creamy neutral ground. The colors are unusual, where primaries like blue and yellow are held down with a deep rose and life-giving greens. A surreal graphic that gives an update to modern sofas with a decidedly Avant Garde attitude.

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Nu Happy Green Multi Patterned Upholstery Fabric
Regular price Rs. 1,980Stripes may seem simple, but in the universe of lines, they hold infinite possibilities. Freedom Tree infuses these vibrant, personality-packed stripes with considerable personality and a global sensibility. These stripes are anything but ordinary, rendered in a dynamic palette of tropical greens, warm peach, striking red, and soft lavender. Sustainably made with up-cycled yarns, add a joyful rhythm to your space on a long sofa or even curtains.

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All Freedom Tree upholstery fabrics are sold by the metre. The range covers every weight and surface — from lightweight printed cotton to structured woven tweeds and plush velvets. Use the filters above to browse by type, colour or print style.
Every print in our upholstery collection is designed in-house. Floral Fabrics covers botanical and garden-inspired prints — some of our most popular designs. Geometric Abstract Fabrics offers bold contemporary patterns. Narrative Fabrics brings illustrated, story-driven motifs to sofa fabric. Stripes & Checks Fabrics covers bold weaves and strutured prints.
For a quieter, texture-led approach: Solid & Textured Upholstery for textured weaves in a curated colour palette; Velvet Upholstery in jewel tones and soft neutrals; Woven Upholstery in natural flat-weave textures; Tweed Upholstery in Freedom Tree's signature hand-stitched tweeds; Raffia Upholstery for natural woven warmth and performance.
If you're ordering a Sofas & Sectionals, Armchairs & Accents or any upholstered piece from Freedom Tree, you can select your upholstery fabric at checkout. Our design team can help narrow down combinations — book a free consultation in any of our stores or online.
With over 200 upholstery fabrics in the range, it helps to see colour and weight in person before committing. Order Fabric Swatches online — available in a set or individually — and check against your existing furniture and light conditions before placing your order.
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