Still Life with Shadows Fabric
Still Life with Shadows fabric is perfect for making curtains, cushions and upholstery. The design has all the drama of a nocturnal garden with some areas softly illuminated; others obscured by the inky air of night.
This design is available in three types of fabric:
- Our Upholstery Velvet is simultaneously soft and durable, making it an ideal material for covering items of furniture, and/or creating a set of sturdy cushions or curtain. It's available by the meter/yard, has a usable width of 140 cm (55.1") and it weighs 420 g/m² (12.39 oz/yd²).
- Our Lightweight Velvet is the same material as the Upholstery Velvet, but thinner and lighter, which makes it an ideal material for creating cushions or curtains. It's available by the meter/yard, has a usable width of 140 cm (55.1") and it weighs 230 g/m² (6.78 oz/yd²).
- Our Sustainable Chiffon is made from 100% recycled material, certified by the Global Recycled Standard for sustainable fashion. Use it to create elegant scarves, special occasion attire or a set of gorgeous, flowing curtains. It's available by the meter/yard, has a usable width of 140 cm (55.1") and it weighs 50 g/m² (1.47 oz/yd²).
Scroll down for detailed product specifications.
Order a large size fabric sample to feel the material and to see the actual colors in your space. The sample size is 21 x 29 cm (8" x 11"). Each sample includes all color variations of the design, and the colors on our fabrics match our wallpaper. You'll get a 5% discount on a subsequent fabric order when you order a sample.
We ship worldwide with FedEx and PostNL. On average we ship wallpaper orders in 1-2 weeks, fabric orders in 3 weeks and all samples in 1 (business) day. The shipping time depends on your location and the selected shipping service (Economy, Priority or Express). Click here to get a more detailed estimate as to when your order will arrive.
Inspiration
Product
Description
The title of this original floral print design references the tradition of still life painting, specifically during the 17th century in the Netherlands, when the Old Masters used exaggerated contrast to direct our attention to the subject of a painting. In this way, they employed areas of intense shadow, just as much as bright highlight, to lead us to the essence, and the real meaning, within the frame.
This piece is very emotional for Ellie, as it represents for her the idea that all emotions - good and bad – lead to bliss. The glowing light in the background, softens and warms the scene, giving you the sense that it is safe to enter into the deepest darkness. There is light on the other side.
The bouquet features a limited, desaturated palette of pastel pinks, yellows, corals, aqua blues and greens.
For further insight into the (thought) process behind the original design, please see Ellie’s full description here.
Product
Specifications
Design
Background color
gray, blue
Colors
For the blue background: pastel pinks, yellows, corals, aqua blues and greens.
For the gray background: pastel pinks, yellow, coral, aqua blues, gray, greens.
Vertical repeat
146.68 cm (57.75’')
Scale
The central flower is 50 cm (or 19.68") tall.
Physical properties
Application
| Upholstery Velvet | Upholstery, Cushions |
| Lightweight Velvet | Upholstery, Cushions, Curtains |
| Sustainable Chiffon | Drapes, Scarves, Clothing |
The table below gives the physical properties of the fabrics.
| Uphol. Velvet | Lightw. Velvet | Sustain. Chiffon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Velvet | Velvet | Chiffon |
| Texture | soft, sturdy, velvelty | soft, supple, velvelty | light, transparent |
| Usable width | 140 cm (55.12”) | 140 cm (55.12”) | 140 cm (55.12”) |
| Weight | 420 g/m² (12.39 oz/yd²) | 230 g/m² (6.78 oz/yd²) | 50 g/m² (1.47 oz/yd²) |
| Composition | 100% polyester | 100% polyester | 100% recycled polyester |
| Rubfastness | 4-5 | 4-5 | - |
| Lightfastness | 5-6 | 5-6 | - |
| Piling | +/- 4 | +/- 4 | - |
| Martindale | >60.000 | >100.000 | - |
Environmental
The table below gives care instructions for the fabrics.
| Uphol. Velvet | Lightw. Velvet | Sustain. Chiffon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wash temp. | 40 ℃ (104 ℉) | 40 ℃ (104 ℉) | 30 ℃ (86 ℉) |
| Bleach | No | No | No |
| Dryer | No | No | No |
| Iron | Low temp. | Low temp. | Low temp. |
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