Fabrics - Geometric Gems

Inspired by my visit to the V&A a couple of weeks ago (and that lovely kimono) I thought I would do a short post on geometric fabrics.  The definition of geometric is something which is characterised by or decorated with regular lines and shapes.  There are loads to choose from and here are some of my current favourites .......

The obvious place to start is Zoffany Kanoko which is a "meandering graphic zig zag motif inspired by a 1930's Japanese Shibori document from the Zoffany archive, once a kimono."

Zoffany Kanoko

Obvioiusly, I had to show the orange colourway but it also comes in 3 other colours.  It's part of the new Edo fabric collection which is a Japanese inspired collection of fabrics and wallpapers.

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I mentioned in my post about the V&A that Schumacher are really good for geometric fabrics, so I thought that was a good place to start.

Schumacher Betwixt

This is a weave, available in 16 fabulous colourways!
Schumacher - Betwixt

Schumacher Bukhara Ikat

I love an Ikat and, whilst not strictly a geometric, I had to include this - it's Schumacher Bukhara Ikat, a print on linen which comes in 5 colourways

This is another linen print which is also available in 5 colourways

  Schumacher Chain Link

Schumacher Chain Link

Schumacher Cordoba Embroidery

Geometrics don't have to be prints or linens - here is an embroidery (Cordoba Embroidery) which comes in an additional 2 colours.

Schumacher Kaleidescope

Here's another embroidery - Kaleidescope.  This colourway is Smoke and it also comes in Moonstone and Pearl.




This one is Luan Fretwork shown here in Sky, and also available in Porcelain Blue and Cane.

Schumacher Luan Fretwork

Schumacher Ming Fret

Here's another weave - Ming Fret which is available in a total of 6 colourways.

Schumacher Sarana Linen Embroidery

This is Sarana Linen Embroidery available in 3 colours. 

Schumacher Vail Chenille

Finally from Schumacher - Vail Chenille, which is available in 4 colours.











Schumacher are distributed in the UK via Turnell & Gigon - they have a showroom in Chelsea Harbour.  (http://www.turnellandgigongroup.com/)

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Another good source of geometric fabrics (and wallpapers) is American fabric company Thibaut (http://www.thibautdesign.com).  Helpfully, they separate them into separate collections on their website:

Thibaut Geometric Resource (Wallpapers)

Thibaut Geometric Resource 2 (Wallpapers)

Thibaut Woven 3: Geometrics (Fabrics)

Thibaut Woven 6: Geometrics (Fabrics)

Thibaut Woven 7: Companions (Fabrics)

Here are a few from the fabric collections...........

Thibaut Circuit

This is Thibaut Circuit, shown here in fuchsia and available in 10 colourways in total.

Thibaut Sumatra

On the right is Sumatra (available in 7 colours)

From Woven 6 is this weave called Maximillian (similar to Schumacher Betwixt above) - this is available in 6 colourways. 

Thibaut Maximillian

 This is Jelena from the same collection.  Available in 5 colours.

Thibaut Jelena

Thibaut has some great photography on their website too:

Check out their inspiration pages for more ideas.

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Kravet (distributed by GP&J Baker) are also good for geometrics. They also have lots of designers who have collections under the name of Kravet - designers such as:

Alexa Hampton

Barbara Barry

Calvin Klein

Check their website for a full list of the collections by other designers.  Here are some of my favourites .........

Kravet Peries

Kravet Torina

Kravet Fiscoe

First on my list from Kravet is Peries - this also comes in a lovely teal colour

Torina is from the Jonathan Adler Clarity Collection.  This comes in an additional 3 colours.

I love this - Fiscoe - which is by Thom Filicia and also comes in steel.










Desert Air is in the Michael Berman II Collection and comes in one other colourway.

Kravet Desert Air

Kravet Clef

I believe this is called Clef, but some Kravet fabrics in the UK just have a product number, rather than a name.  (The number for this one is 26380).  This comes in a further 6 colourways.

Another one with just a number is this one (33618) which comes in four colours in total.

Kravet 33618

This is an upholstery fabric from the Jonathan Adler Charade Collection and is called Cardin.  It comes in one other colourway.

Kravet Cardin

And finally, Fobes by Thom Filicia which I'm about to have made into cushions for the guest bedroom (in Tango).  Also available in one other colour.

Kravet Fobes

Notwithstanding my post about our kitchen chairs, I don't think I'm capable of writing a short post!  I could go on(!) but have probably written more than enough.  Other good sources of geometric fabrics are:

Romo - look at Ziani and Casson

Kirkby (distributed through Romo) - see Atom

Osborne & Little - Fantasque and Garnier

Designers Guild - Perrea, Borgholm and Pugin

GP&J Baker - Easton and Maughan

Thanks for stopping by!