GP & J Baker | Aydon

Aydon is a printed pattern from the Artisan II collection, worked at a moderate scale with a 55 by 44 centimetre repeat on a linen-rich ground. The motif has the loose, hand-drawn quality typical of Baker's artisan prints, so it reads as a considered botanical rather than a tight, formal repeat. In a room it sits comfortably as a secondary pattern, something to place against a plainer weave or a stronger companion print such as Cromer Paisley from the same collection.

The cloth is 90 per cent linen and 10 per cent polyester, which keeps the printed line crisp while adding a little stability to the weave. It is 132 centimetres wide, with a 55 centimetre vertical and 44 centimetre horizontal repeat, and no rub count is stated for this design, so we would treat it as a curtain and occasional-use cloth rather than a daily-use upholstery weight. Two colourways, Teal and Indigo, both cool, even tones that read as quiet rather than bright.

We would use it for a pair of curtains in a study or bedroom, or as a simple roman blind where the moderate repeat sits well within a standard drop. Pair Teal with warm timber and brass, and Indigo with white-painted woodwork for a crisper look, keeping the rest of the room's pattern to a minimum. Sold by the half metre; order a sample to see it in your own light.

Allow a full 55 centimetre repeat per drop and match the print across widths so the motif continues cleanly at the seams. Line curtains as standard, and interline for a bright, south-facing room, since printed colour on linen is the first thing to fade in strong sun. As no rub count is stated, keep it off hard-wearing upholstery until you have confirmed suitability with the mill.

• Composition: 90% linen, 10% polyester
• Width: 132 cm (52 in)
• Pattern repeat: 55 cm vertical, 44 cm horizontal
• Suitable for: Upholstery, Curtains
• Care: Dry clean professionally; do not wash, bleach or iron
• Collection: Artisan II, GP & J Baker
• Colourways: 2 (Teal, Indigo)