Bring the seashore inside with this vibrant pattern, full of the ocean's chaos and lively intrigue. It's perfect to create a feeling of vacation even in the most staid environment. Though the shellgame motif is clearly evident, we also see a tropical, jungle feel, with lush palm fronds and and conch shells bringing us right to an island rain forest.

The two sisters behind Oliveira Textiles have created a line of ocean-inspired sustainable fabrics that are vibrant, bold, and fun. Hand-screened in New England with waterbased, high-light-fast, pigment dyes, free of heavy metals. Like all our fabrics, these marvelous materials are free from chemical finishes and flame-retardants.

Can't you just see gorgeous throw pillows, upholstery, walls (you can always make it smaller than the entire wall if cost is an issue...), upholstered headboards (though I'd probably choose to either seal or not use plywood, and I'd use batting instead of foam even though it might have to be repadded more frequently ... but that's because I'm an organic fanatic), comforters and bedskirts, and so much more.

This is a very large-scale pattern; the repeat is 27"v x 18"h. The top picture shows an 8" ruler, to give you a better idea of the scale; the next picture down is the designer's image and is not a photograph or scan of the actual fabric. The bottom picture shows you the pattern from selvage to selvage.

The fabric is softer than you might expect from a handprinted material, and it really has a great look and feel. I love the hemp/cotton twill, as the cotton's softness nicely complements hemp's durability to create a material you'll really be proud to display in your house or workspace. The fabric is 59" wide, with a printed width of approximately 54.5". At 16.5 ounces per linear yard, the fabric is 10.5 ounces per square yard.

Buying a swatch will get you a piece of each colorway.