Linwood Fabric presents Kyoto pattern from its geometric Hula collection

Linwood Fabric showcased the Kyoto pattern, part of its new geometric collection Hula. The pattern draws inspiration from Uzbek block printing and brings a new perspective to a traditional design. Kyoto is printed on pure linen, and the design is listed under the name Kyoto (Garden Peas).

A traditional pattern redrawn with a watercolour treatment

Kyoto was reinterpreted using a watercolour technique at Linwood Fabric's studio in Hampshire. At the centre of the design is a motif resembling a flower. This motif is surrounded by playful dots and bounded by a striped frame in the corners. The company states that the balanced geometry of the pattern gives it a strong presence. Softened edges and subtle variations in colour give the design a sense of movement.

Kyoto belongs to Hula, which is presented as the company's new geometric collection. No information was given about the other patterns in the collection, colour options, fabric widths or prices, so the technical details of the product will only become clear through the company's own channels.

The company's production background

Linwood Fabric is a fabric house based in the United Kingdom. Operating from Hampshire, the company produces printed linen, velvet and woven fabrics for curtains, upholstery and interior use. The company presents itself as a fabric house designing in the United Kingdom since 1994. The Hampshire studio develops custom-printed linen and velvet fabrics, and its work ranges from floral patterns to geometric designs offered for upholstery and curtain use.

Within this framework, Kyoto represents the geometric side of the company's printed fabric work. Block printing, the source of the design, is a traditional method based on transferring a motif to fabric using a block. Linwood, however, rebuilds this traditional language with a watercolour appearance.

Fabric selection for curtains and upholstery

The intended use is decisive when a printed fabric is considered for curtains or upholstery. Upholstery fabrics are used to cover furniture such as armchairs, sofas, chairs and headboards, and they generally have a denser weave than curtain fabric. For curtains, the drape of the fabric, the repeat of the pattern and its relationship with light directly affect the atmosphere of a room.

For large-scale designs with a central motif, measuring and cutting plans also become important; the repeat of the pattern needs to be considered in advance so that the motif sits in a balanced way on a curtain panel or furniture surface. The care method, meanwhile, should always be chosen according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Sector outlook

Printed and patterned fabrics are an area of intense global competition in home textiles. According to the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye's Home Textile Sector Report 2026, world home textile exports reached 109.6 billion dollars in 2025. China held the first place with a 54.5 per cent share, while Türkiye ranked sixth with 2.70 billion dollars.

Linwood Fabric's Hula collection and the Kyoto pattern are being watched as an example of an attempt to reinterpret traditional printing culture within a contemporary geometric framework. Additional details about the collection will be reported to TRTex readers once they are shared.

Source: Linwood Fabric, Instagram post.

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