Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No. 217 brocade First used as a wallpaper

First used as a wallpaper ground colour in our damask collection

Much bluer in feel than the similarly strong Brinjal

An early 19th century English damask paper originally printed at Silvergate in Norfolk

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The richness of this chocolate brown is instantly appealing

Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No. 217 brocade First used as a wallpaperFarrow & Ball Rectory Red No. 217 is a part of the archived collection. This rich clean red is named after the charming village houses built over the years for the clergy. Rectory Red is a blackened and aged version of Blazer and feels much more sophisticated, especially when contrasted with Red Based Neutrals such as Joas White. It is a warming colour which will intensify when used in a small space to create the most welcoming of rooms. Archived