When Liberty first opened its doors in 1875, Sir Arthur Lasenby Liberty’s stock largely consisted of coloured plain silks from the East. Initially importing soft wools from Kashmir, transparent gauzes and fine light cottons from India, together with plain woven damask silks from China and Japan. These fabrics were available in a huge range of shades and became known as ‘Liberty Art Colours’.

Paying homage to Liberty’s rich heritage and history of colour innovation, Liberty Fabrics has reimagined Art Colours in a contemporary plains fabric collection for Interiors. In this collection, Liberty heroes a love of colour, pairing surprisingly vibrant archive hues with colours inspired by plants, minerals, and birds from around the world. Botanical greens of Artichoke, Kelp, Fern, Moss, and Nettle are offset against vibrant Yarrow & Orpiment. Rare specimens of Lapis and Quartz are paired with dusty Smalt Blue, Spinel, vibrant Flax Flower, and Wax Wing blue. Rich jewel tones of Tourmaline, Jadeite, Beetle and Scarab, are offset by earthy tones of Red Lac, Amaranth, and lacquer. These sophisticated palettes offer an extensive range of deep classic hues, luxurious vibrant colour, and vital shades in between.

The Art Colours collection presents a palette of 110 fabrics split across two books, exploring rich plush textures and dry linen mix fabrics. From contemporary corduroys, sumptuous cotton velvets, recycled tumbled linens, to beautiful bouclés, the collection is expertly woven and dyed in Italy and India. Art Colours is the perfect complement to the curated colour palettes in Liberty’s wallpaper and patterned fabrics collections, providing beautiful co-ordinating looks in any scheme.

PLUSH

Macdonald
A beautiful plush yarn-dyed boucle with depth of colour and texture. Available in nine colours, this fabric has superior abrasion, suitable for heavy domestic and severe contract use with additional FR treatment.

Isola
A luxurious dual-purpose recycled corduroy in eight colours. Plush in feel and rich in colour, it is suitable for heavy domestic and severe contract use with additional FR treatment. This base has an elegant drape that makes it perfect for heavier curtains where blackout or draft excluding qualities may be required.

Wakehurst
A beautiful cotton linen sateen with exceptional drape and soft sheen. The tight weave enables absolute richness and lustre of colour in eleven shades. A versatile option for windows where linings may not be needed. This fabric has a soft and natural appearance that makes it perfect for both luxurious residential and severe contract use with additional FR treatment.

Cotton velvet
High-percentage cotton velvet containing a small amount of polyester fibre for structural stability and exceptional abrasion rating. This velvet provides luxury for residential interiors, drapery and accessories, plus the functionality needed for high-traffic contract use. Available in nineteen shades it is a perfect base for rich saturated tones and bright colours. This also has an elegant drape, making it ideal for heavier curtains where blackout or draft-excluding qualities may be required. This fabric passes heavy contract code.

DRY

Heligan
A heavyweight high performance luxurious linen available in fourteen colours. The finishing process provides a superior hand feel and an elegant drape. A small percentage of nylon fibre provides excellent structural stability, high performance abrasion, plus protection against wear and tear. This fabric has a soft and natural appearance that makes it perfect for both luxurious residential and severe contract use with additional FR treatment.

Benmore
A compact linen-cotton mixed fibre fabric available in fourteen vibrant rich colours. With high performance abrasion, this fabric has a soft and natural appearance that makes it perfect for both heavy residential and severe contract use with additional FR treatment.

Duncombe
A tumbled 100% recycled dual-purpose linen available in eighteen colours. With superior abrasion this versatile fabric can be used for heavy domestic use with additional FR treatment. The beautiful drape and handle of this fabric also makes it ideal for drapery and accessories.

Sherbourne
A textured heavyweight mixed fibre fabric with superior drape and handle available in eight colours. Suitable for heavy domestic use and severe contract with additional FR treatment.

Cheslyn
A fresh compact recycled cotton available in nine colours. A small percentage of polyester provides excellent structural stability, high performance abrasion, plus protection against wear and tear. Perfect for both heavy residential and severe contract use with additional FR treatment.