Charcoal fabric with large irregular ivory animal-print patches and mottled woven texture

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Art of the Loom

Friesian

Name: Friesian
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: FRIESIAN

Friesian combines broad ivory animal-print markings with a deep charcoal-black ground. The close-up reveals a richly mottled surface that gives the dramatic pattern added visual depth.

charcoal and ivory animal large smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Broad, broken ivory patches spread across the near-black ground, with smaller flecks and irregular edges creating a convincing animal-hide impression. The visible surface is softly textured and subtly mottled rather than perfectly flat, so the dark areas have depth when viewed close up. Its stark charcoal-and-ivory contrast feels graphic and dramatic, while the warmer cream markings soften the severity of the black. No composition, width, rub test or other performance specification has been supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Friesian on a statement armchair, footstool or headboard where its charcoal ground can anchor a room. Balance the bold pattern with warm ivory textiles, dark timber and restrained plain upholstery in the surrounding scheme.

Use this high-contrast charcoal-and-ivory pattern to make a statement on an armchair, sofa or ottoman.

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