UB-C01
Square
Throw pillow
UB-F02
Washed
in 10 fabrics
Indigo & denim textile studio · Boston, MA
Indigo cloth, cut to your room.
Throw pillows, throws, rugs, curtains and upholstery — made in small batches in Boston, or to the measurements of your home.
— red line = UPVOTERED
01 — the cloth
Why indigo, why denim?
Indigo doesn’t soak into the yarn — it settles on the surface, layer by layer. That’s why it looks so deep, and why it fades. And denim’s twill weave was made to be sat on, pulled at and washed.
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- DepthEvery dip in the vat adds another layer of blue. On raw denim the layers come close to black; on chambray they open into a pale sky.
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- StrengthTwill was born for workwear. It’s at home on a chair cushion, a floor cushion, in a house with kids.
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- AgingWhere it rubs, it lightens. Two years in, your cushion knows which corner you lean into. We call that a record, not a flaw.
Fabric card
All fabrics →02 — what we make
Five crafts, one blue.
- 01 · 3 models Pillows & cushions Throw pillows, lumbar pillows, floor cushions.
- 02 · 2 models Throws & coverlets Throw blankets and coverlets.
- 03 · 3 models Rugs Flatweave rugs: rectangular, runner, round.
- 04 · 2 models Curtains Full-length and café curtains, any size.
- 05 · 2 models Upholstery Chair cushions, slipcovers, reupholstery.
UPVOTERED + UPVOTEBLUE
Table and shelves from red. Textiles from blue.
UPVOTERED makes tables, shelves and lamps in wood and metal. We sew what goes on, under and next to them. One measuring system, one drawing language: the seat cushion fits the chair, the rug fits under the table.
table + shelf (red) + seat cushion + rug (blue) = a room
RB-01
Desk corner
A corner to work in: desk, shelf, seat cushion, runner.
UPVOTERED — furniture
- Sled — work desk × 1
- Ledge — wall shelf × 1
- Chairs — yours or sourced by us × 1
- Wick — table lamp × 1
UPVOTEBLUE — textiles
- UB-U01 Seat · Selvedge × 1
- UB-R02 Hallway · Stripe × 1
- UB-C02 Long · Chambray × 1
RB-02
Living room
Coffee table, cushions, a throw, a rug.
UPVOTERED — furniture
UPVOTEBLUE — textiles
- UB-C01 Square · Washed × 2
- UB-C01 Square · Stripe × 1
- UB-T01 Shoulder · Check × 1
- UB-R01 Ground · Natural linen × 1
RB-03
Café
Tables in series, seat cushions in series, café curtains.
UPVOTERED — furniture
- Beam — table, in series per project
- Benches — yours or sourced by us per project
- Chairs — yours or sourced by us per project
UPVOTEBLUE — textiles
- UB-U01 Seat · Deep per project
- UB-P02 Café · Stripe per project
- UB-C02 Long · Pinstripe per project
04 — upholstery
Don’t replace the chair. Re-dress it.
New upholstery or a removable slipcover for your own chair, bench or sofa. We choose the fabric together.
Before After
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Photos and measurements
Upload front, side and seat photos plus the main dimensions with the quote form.
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Choose the fabric
Pick from the fabric library — or let us send samples if you’re not sure.
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Quote
We reply with price, lead time and, if needed, a suggestion to renew foam or filling. Most pieces take 4–6 weeks.
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Drop-off or pick-up
Bring the piece to the studio on Auckland St, or have us collect it — free within Greater Boston (about 25 miles from the studio), quoted further out.
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Upholstery
We strip the old fabric, check frame and filling, and stretch the new cloth.
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Return
Your piece comes back in its new fabric — delivered by us within Greater Boston, free.
05 — samples
Hold it first.
Indigo never tells the whole truth on a screen. We’ll cut samples of the fabrics you choose — look at them in your own light, next to your own furniture.
Sample kit
- Up to 6 fabrics
- Each piece labeled with code and name
- $15 with free US shipping — credited toward your first order
06 — made to order
Size, fabric, finish: all three can change.
Any model in the collection can be made in another size, another fabric, with another finish. Want something that isn’t listed? Sketch it and send it.
Made to order- 01
Request
Fill in the quote form or send it from the configurator. Attach photos, sketches or drawings.
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Samples and quote
We send samples if needed and prepare a written quote with price and delivery date.
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Confirmation and deposit
You confirm the quote and pay a 50% deposit by card or bank transfer (ACH); the balance is due before delivery.
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Sewing
We cut and sew. If you like, we send a photo along the way.
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Delivery
We deliver ourselves in Greater Boston, ship across the US by UPS Ground, and to Canada, the UK and the EU on request.
Typical lead times: pillows and seat cushions 2–3 weeks · throws and curtains 3–4 weeks · slipcovers and reupholstery 4–6 weeks · rugs 6–8 weeks. Every quote states a firm date.
07 — trade
Cafés, hotels, offices, design studios.
Seat cushions and pillows in series, curtains and upholstery for hotels and offices, production to a designer’s spec.
- —Seat cushions in series for cafés and restaurants
- —Curtains and upholstery for hotels, offices and showrooms
- —Working to interior designers’ and architects’ specifications
- —15% trade pricing for designers, project pricing from 20 pieces
08 — care
Three rules. The rest is character.
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First washes: alone and cold
Inside out, cold water (below 86 °F / 30 °C), on its own.
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Keep it off pale surfaces at first
Dark denim can leave a little blue on white upholstery and light fabrics.
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Fading isn’t a fault
Sun and friction lighten the color. If you want it even, keep it out of the sun.
09 — studio
A small team, a big cutting table.
We cut, sew, upholster and pack. The same hands on every order. Meet the team — and how we work with UPVOTERED — on the studio page.
Meet the studio UPVOTEBLUE
10 — journal
Notes on cloth
· 6 min read
Why indigo ages well
Indigo fades. That's not a flaw, it's how the dye works. Here's why, and what to do in the first few weeks with a new piece.
· 6 min read
Denim at home: from jeans to the sofa
Denim was made for miners and workers. The same qualities make it a good fabric for sofas, curtains and floor cushions today.
11 — questions
Frequently asked
Why is there no cart? How do I order?
Because we sew most pieces to your size, fabric and finish. Pick a model, set it up and hit “Request a quote”. We reply with a price and a lead time; once you confirm, we start cutting.
Why aren’t prices on the site?
Size, fabric and quantity change the price directly, so we’d rather send you a real quote than a ballpark. Quotes are free and non-binding.
Can I see the fabric first?
Yes — order a sample kit of up to 6 fabrics. It costs $15 with free US shipping, and the $15 is credited toward your first order. Indigo never looks the same on a screen as in your hand, so hold it up to your own light.
Does indigo rub off?
At first, especially with dark denim, some color can transfer onto light surfaces. Wash separately in cold water for the first few washes and keep it off pale upholstery for the first weeks. It settles over time. Details on the care page.
Can you reupholster my own chair or sofa?
Yes. Upload photos and measurements with the quote form. We choose the fabric together; pick-up and return are free within Greater Boston (about 25 miles from the studio), further afield we quote them.
12 — get in touch
Got a room in mind?
Tell us briefly what you’re after — a size, a fabric or a photo is enough. We’ll reply with a price and a lead time.
Detailed quote form →