DECORATING
The art of embroidery is a recurring thread that runs through this sea son’s fabric and wallpaper collections
TWIST ON TRADITION
Whether used for curtains, upholstery or even as decorative table linens, vibrant embroidered fabrics bring a tactile dimension to interiors. New from Manuel Canovas, Margaux pays homage to the traditional Suzani textiles created by the nomadic tribes of Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries. A joyful fusion of kaleidoscopic colour and decorative adornment, the fabric features a range of embroidery techniques – including flat satin stitch and crewelwork – to create enhanced depth and movement. Tablecloth in Margaux in Fuchsia, £150m, Manuel Canovas →
CURTAIN CALL
Taking its name from the Samode Palace in Rajasthan, India, this fabric is a richly embroidered paisley floral. It is available in three colourways, plus there is a coordinating wallpaper. Why not double up for a maximalist look?
Curtain in Samode F7893-01, £185m; Samode W7905-01 wallpaper, £139 a roll, both Osborne & Little
ROOTED IN HISTORY
Embrace textile heritage with this refreshed version of an exquisite design from the Liberty archives. A highlight of the new Botanical Atlas collection by Liberty Fabrics, the intricate tree of life design pairs beautifully with a decorative trim as pictured. Curtain in Palampore Embroidery in Jade, £220m, Botanical Atlas by Liberty Fabrics
EMBROIDERED FABRICS
NATURAL INSTINCT
Embroidered upholstery makes for a showstopping centrepiece in a living room. Sitting pretty over this sofa, Flânerie from Quenin by Lelièvre Paris is a fresh take on a design from the Quenin archives, embroidered with trailing flowers interspersed with beautiful butterflies. Available in three colourways, including this inky Encre. Sofa in Flânerie in Encre, £280.78m, Quenin by Lelièvre Paris →
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Exquisitely embellished, de Gournay’s beautiful wallcoverings imbue interiors with the luxury and elegance of a bygone age. Fyodor takes inspiration from a costume worn by Fyodor Chaliapin in the opera Boris G
