Available through the Chelsea Textiles New York Showroom

We are delighted to present the latest collection from Robert Kime, represented by Chelsea Textiles in New York

For enquiries, please contact christine@chelseatextiles.com

Chelsea Textiles invites you to the New York Showroom to explore the Robert Kime collections.

New Designs for 2026

This spring, Robert Kime Ltd launched a group of 10 new fabric designs and introduced two wallcoverings, one wallpaper, and three trims.

As always, the new designs from Robert Kime have been inspired by the archive, but not just by the fabrics and documents that Robert collected but by antique upholstery, pieces of furniture and additions to the archive made by Managing and Creative Director Orlando Atty.

Creating the new fabrics in this collection has been both a journey of discovery and a continuing exploration of the intersection between pattern and layer. Two wallcoverings, made of linen and silk, offer interest with their texture and pattern, delivered to the highest quality. 

For enquiries, please contact christine@chelseatextiles.com

NEW COLLECTION

FABRICS

D E N D R O N   V I N E
0959
100% Linen
A floral design on a grand scale and composed of a naturalised ‘Tree of Life’ which forms the basis of the pattern, screen printed on a heavy linen backcloth, its name is taken from the Greek word for tree, referencing the stylised illustration at its core.

B O T A N
0940
90% Cotton, 10% Linen
Meaning ‘Peony’ in Japanese, this bloom is often referred to as the King of Flowers. It symbolises wealth, prosperity and love in Japanese culture. Made as both a fabric and a wall covering, this pattern was based on a fabric found by Robert and Orlando on a trip to Japan. Also available as a silk and linen wallcovering.

R O B A N   M A J O R
0980
49% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 18% Flax
Based on a 19th Century ticking found in the Robert Kime archive, this woven stripe, in its ‘major’ form, takes its name from the Persian word for ‘ribbon’. The weave focuses on the detail, intending to replicate the subtleties of its antique inspiration. This design is also available as a ‘minor’ or narrower stripe.

R O B A N   M I N O R
0979
49% Cotton, 35% Viscose, 16% Flax
Based on a 19th Century ticking found in the Robert Kime archive, this woven stripe, in its ‘minor’ form, takes its name from the Persian word for ‘ribbon’. The weave focuses on the detail, intending to replicate the subtleties of its antique inspiration. This design is also available as a ‘major’ or wider stripe.

A L B O R Z
0965
100% Silk
Based on an early Goklan Kilim from Turkmenistan circa 1800, made of camel hair, wool and cotton, the original piece was attributed to the flatweaves of the Turkmen tribes. These types of kilims were used as rugs, as well as tent hanging partitions. This screen print shows the detail of the original weave, found by Orlando, who felt it would make a unique addition to the collection with its detailed ‘stitching’.

E T R U S C O
0962
100% Linen
An interesting small-scale design combining European and Mughal references based on a 19th Century painted cabinet from Italy. Named after an Italian village and featuring a palmette style pattern representing the palm leaf or lotus flower. Also available as a silk and linen wallcovering.

D A M A S K   P A N E L   G R E E N
0507B
100% Silk
A pattern and design originally woven in Lyon for the Turkish market, this silk damask is influenced by the early 18th Century ‘Bizarre Silks’. These silks were shaped by a mixture of Asian designs, including Turkish motifs.

F E R N   V O I L E
0961
100% Linen
A delicate linen voile with garlands of trailing fern leaves. Printed to emulate the intricate characteristics of the plant.

D A M A S K   R E D
0963
44% Cotton, 37% Silk, 19% Linen
A culmination of two designs from the archives makes this beautiful damask for the Robert Kime collection. The distressed nature of the damask allows the pattern to change in the light and, with no obvious repeat, the pattern flows on the diagonal, allowing the user to focus on the composition.

M A P L E   L I N I N G
0960
100% Cotton
This delicate, patterned lining was discovered purely by chance when an antique chair was stripped for re-upholstery and this lovely design was found underneath. Available in a selection of colourways.

Left, Maple Lining in Blue
Below, from left to right, Green, Rose, Grey, and Moss

WALLPAPER

P E T A L O N
0311
A complex and exuberant floral wallpaper with bold motifs inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement. The original hangs at one of Robert’s first decorating projects. ‘Petalon’ is the Greek word for petal or leaf.

WALLcoverings

B O T A N
0801
70% Linen, 30% Silk
Meaning ‘Peony’ in Japanese, this bloom is often referred to as the King of Flowers. It symbolises wealth, prosperity and love in Japanese culture. Made as both a fabric and a wallcovering, this pattern was based on a fabric found by Robert & Orlando on a trip to Japan.

E T R U S C O
0802
70% Linen, 30% Silk
An interesting small-scale design, composed of silk and linen, combining European and Mughal references based on a 19th Century painted cabinet from Italy. It is named after an Italian village and features a palmette style pattern representing the palm leaf or lotus flower. Also available as a linen fabric.

TRIMMINGS

Robert also sourced fine antique passementerie from Egypt, so the team returned there to create three trims that replicate the unique style of the originals. 

S I M B E L
T1001 - Olive   
T1002 - Gold   
T1003 - Denim
shown in order L to R
70% Silk, 20% Cotton, 10% Wool

For enquiries, please contact christine@chelseatextiles.com