Wax Works Fabric Collection by Lewis & Wood

A collection that travels across cultures and centuries, connected by a single ancient technique. Wax Works draws its inspiration from antique artworks spanning different traditions and different eras — all originally executed using the wax resist method, where wax is applied to cloth before dyeing to create characteristic patterns with the crisp, spontaneous quality that only this process can produce.

Designs include Blossom, Fan Flower and Citadel — the latter drawn from a 17th-century Indian wall hanging, with a complementary stripe design that picks out individual motifs from the same original source. Printed on linen union in Lewis & Wood's characteristic muted, earthy palette, this is a collection with genuine cultural depth behind it. Made in Gloucestershire, with all the craft that implies.

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How much fabric do I need?

It depends on the window or furniture and on the pattern repeat, which is given on every product page. Your curtain maker or upholsterer will give you an exact figure; order it all at once so it comes from the same batch and arrives as one continuous length.

Can I order a sample?

Yes. Most fabrics have a sample, and up to 6 samples are delivered free. Samples show the colour and the weave, though not always the full pattern repeat.

Can fabric be returned?

Fabric is cut to order for you, so it can't be cancelled or returned. That's why we always suggest ordering a sample first.

How long will delivery take?

Every product page shows its own delivery time and an estimated arrival date. Delivery is free on UK mainland orders over £100; Northern Ireland, the Highlands and islands are charged at checkout.

Do you offer trade accounts?

Yes, for interior designers, decorators and commercial projects. Find out about trade accounts.

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