Fabrics and Papers; Tartans are Forever

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It’s tartan and tweeds month at the online interior design store Fabricsandpapers.com which offers one of the best selection of tartan wallpaper and fabrics on the web. The latest additions to their tartan emporium reflect the increasing demand for variation and choice for this versatile fabric and come from their well-regarded suppliers including Casamance and Moon.Interior designers have been using tartans for years. It’s a great British classic, wonderfully unisex as well as cosy and traditional. Today’s modern interpretation now sees it come in many different colourways, including vibrant bolds such as bright purple and red, pinks and yellows as well as the classic blues and green.

French design house Casamance has a glorious range of tartans, showing the international appeal of the Scottish classic with a contemporary twist. Its Mendibel range combines the warmth of wool with beautiful textures while its Mont Dolent styles with an appliqued stags head makes a striking statement for curtains and soft furnishings.

Camengo part of the Casmance brand has revamped the classics and has given this traditional weave a new lease of life with a stunningrange of tartans now on offer.

Moon’s heritage collection comprises dobby and jacquard woven traditional tartan and estate tweeds. By using their muted melange palette the designs and soft colours conjure up the feeling of the Scottish lowlands and highlands.

Olicana is another boutique supplier for Fabricsandpapers.com. The company has one of the largest tartan collections of any design house and manufactures traditional designs for commercial and private applications.

Fabricsandpapers.com also offers a range of wallpapers from suppliers such as Cole & Son, Osborne & Little, Lewis and Wood, Mullbrey and Sandberg.

By exploring www.fabricsandpapers.com the leading online retailer for curtain fabrics, upholstery fabrics, and designer wallpaper customers can create their own schemes and request wallpaper samples from over 6,000 carefully selected wallpapers and fabrics. A dedicated design team is on hand at the end of a telephone line (01273 495500) to discuss customers’ individual requirements and offer help and advice.

Daniel Fountain / 28.01.2013

Editor, Hotel Designs

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