Alhambra
As the exclusive UK brand distributor of world renowned Alhambra International, Swaffer are delighted to introduce you to their beautiful and original textile designs.
Established in 1977, Alhambra International is available in 100 countries, offering collections that are sophisticated, modern and versatile providing interior designers and specifiers a comprehensive choice of fabrics and wallpapers for every interior project.
Suitable for both domestic and contract uses, fabrics and wallpapers are delivered in twice weekly shipments from Alhambra International headquarters in Alicante to Swaffer in Peterborough, for immediate onward despatch.


Example collections
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Haiku An ode to the beauty of Mother Nature; Haiku is a collection with its own character. Natural fibres, textures and finishes flow beautifully to communicate the harmony and serenity, typical of Japanese style.
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Bam Bam Bam Bam offers the best of classic childhood images in fabrics including patchworks and embroideries, in traditional colours and appliqued by hand. Satisfying both design needs and preferences of all children, from babyhood onwards.
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Toscana A trip to the fields of Tuscany. Colours of the earth; shades of pink, deep blue, olive green and sandstone on the facades. Rough textures like endless hills, embroidered sunflowers dancing under the cypresses of Tuscany.
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Manhatten Vertical strokes of the New York grid. Weaves with deco elements designed with a set-square, contrasting in black and white. Brick, asphalt, steel and concrete; the colours of the city echo in Manhatten.
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Marais A unique and chic “haute couture” collection inspired by the Parisian streets of Le Marais. A digital, large flower pattern, a jacquard stripe and a variety of textured weaves for upholstery feature in this sophisticated collection.
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Sapori Translated “flavours” in Italian, Sapori is Alhambra’s latest ode to colour innovation. Six eye-catching palettes including night blue, pistachio and raspberry pink. Mix and match geometric designs, embroidery, jacquard, houndstooth and ombre tones.
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Allure The traditional damask is updated through contemporary colours and designs. Sumptuous cut velvets, versatile chenille, beautiful paisleys and stunning florals add a refined elegance to your décor.
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Country Garden Beautiful digital prints inspired by the unique flowers of a botanical garden. Six double width designs, ranging from classical to modern floral prints.
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Stoneage & Lineage A stunning collection of natural plains, in 100% cotton and 100% linen compositions, available in a wide variety of beautiful contemporary colours. Ideal for upholstery and general decoration.
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Adire Alhambra's latest sheer collection, inspired by the ancient Japanese hand dying technique Shibori, captures the purity, balance and serenity of the Far East.
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Medley A remarkable collection of Alhambra's most popular velvets and woven textures, featuring both renowned classics and innovative modern designs.
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Magara With African-ethnic inspirations, Magara features 3D embroideries, natural velvets and feather prints, mixed with large format jacquards, satins and powerful bi-colour fabrics on cotton, linen and viscose qualities.
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Dandelion A sheers collection, inspired by nature, forming a set of timeless fabrics all in double width. Subtle, sophisticated and elegant.
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Caprice Fabrics with character, volume, light and colour, influenced by the Renaissance movement, a time of artistic resurgence. Floral prints on velvets, embossed damask designs and brocades for refined contemporary interiors.
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Atlantida A contemporary collection of harmonious organic lines, inspired by elements of nature under the sea. Elegance, harmony and movement define the attributes of Atlantida.
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Brazilia A world of utopian paradises, cities built from scratch in the middle of nature; a new architecture and new ideals for urban life developed in the 1950’s.Bright spaces with striking geometrics, full of white in contrast with the indigenous flora and fauna.
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Palma With a natural essence, Palma is a collection of fabrics for curtains and sheers, which reminds us of the handmade traditions and of the enigmatic views of this island: an impressive scenery with dormant volcanos and thick mists.
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Gatsby Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Jazz in the 1920’s and 1930’s, GATSBY uses geometric designs to evoke the rhythm and joy, together with an orchestra of colours and lines.
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ASPEN III 31 new colours of an enduring coordinate, making a total of 170 shades. Brushed, washable, soft to the hand and durable. Available in single and double width (140/280cm).
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Candela Candela conveys our more Mediterranean side. In a 31 range of spicy hues and a 100% linen composition is the perfect means to complement any of our new prints or just to decorate with brush-strokes of plain shades. Available in 150cm and 300cm width.
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Ikaria A refined and rustic look. Very light linens together with cloths with an air of raw and carded wool. Thick natural fabrics with sophisticated designs. The focus is on textures that evoke the Mediterranean serenity off of the Turkish Coast.
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Jimena A vivid array of colours, with a silk touch, Jimena writes its own story in the world of velvet. With a refined shine, it has a 47-colour palette of satiny look including neutral shades and sophisticated earthy, warm and opulent shades.
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Sade The Sade sheer combines the movement of its extreme lightness with the subtle colour of an open and filmy weave. With a 310 cm width and an ultra-light visual effect, Sade becomes a versatile and neutral staple fabric.
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Sintra Taking inspiration from the magical forests splashed by the pastel coloured mansions of Sintra, Portugal. A wide variety of blues, greens and blacks immerses us into the magical and misty environment of the Sintra Mountains.
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