Whether you’re searching for beautiful and sustainable prints and wovens, or you want to find a fabric that has a gorgeous look and feel, Locust Leaves is one of the many sophisticated and inspired offerings in Schumacher’s By Nature Collection.

This reversible matelasse woven shows silhouetted branches and leaves inspired by the light and shade of a locust tree. This modern botanical pattern is made from yarns of 100% USDA certified organic cotton, and is colored in a nature-derived palette that partners well with the corresponding plains in this collection.

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This reversible modern leaf design has been woven with 100% organic combed cotton yarns which have been certified by IMO (Institute of Marketecology) and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). The cotton has been grown through a regulated process without the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and has been dyed by an IMO and GOTS certified dyer. This fabric has also been given a washed finish, using a natural process. The result is a woven with a very soft hand and appearance, in a softened color palette that is fresh and nature inspired. This small scale design would be a home in a variety of interiors, and is suitable for both upholstery and bed coverlets.

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