Warm taupe textile with irregular black brush-mark animal spots and softly textured surface

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Art of the Loom

Appaloosa Black

Name: Appaloosa Black
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: APPLSBLCK

Appaloosa Black pairs a softly textured warm taupe ground with irregular black animal-print markings. The tonal contrast is bold without losing the muted, tactile character of the base cloth.

charcoal on warm taupe animal medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The pattern is made up of varied black brush-like spots, from small isolated marks to larger clustered forms, creating an organic rhythm across the surface. Against the warm taupe background, the black reads as deep charcoal rather than a glossy, high-shine black, giving the colourway a grounded and slightly softened appearance. The visible surface has a gently napped, woven texture that adds depth around the edges of each motif. This design is catalogued as a fabric, with no performance features noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use Appaloosa Black on a statement armchair, footstool or occasional upholstered piece where its warm taupe base can sit comfortably with timber, leather and earthy neutrals. Keep surrounding textiles relatively quiet so the varied black markings remain the focus.

A warm taupe ground and expressive black markings bring graphic character to upholstered furniture and accent pieces.

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