Close view of taupe-grey woven fabric with fine mottled texture and subtle tonal variation

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Art of the Loom

Sherborne 1

Name: Sherborne 1
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: SHERBORNE-COL-1

Sherborne FabricSHERBORNE-COL-1

Sherborne 1 has a quiet taupe-grey appearance, softened by a fine woven texture that gives the surface gentle tonal depth. Its close, even construction reads as subtle rather than patterned.

muted taupe grey textured none relaxed both

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About this fabric

The swatch shows a close woven surface with fine light-and-dark yarn variation across the taupe-grey ground. The colour sits between softened grey and earthy taupe, creating a muted stone-like neutral with a softly flecked finish rather than a distinct motif. The texture catches the light lightly, adding depth without becoming visually busy. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this restrained taupe-grey in relaxed upholstery or simple drapery where its quiet woven texture can complement pale stone, warm timber and layered neutral furnishings.

A softly mottled taupe-grey weave that sits comfortably with natural timber, stone and understated upholstery schemes.

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Sherborne 1 is a quiet cloth, so it carries a pattern beside it: one of these on the curtains and this on the chair. Mixed across the houses we hold, which is the part a single supplier's book cannot do.

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