Warm cumin and ivory woven fabric with repeating rounded geometric blocks

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Black Edition

Arkose Cumin

Name: Arkose Cumin
Brand: Black Edition

Arkose Cumin pairs a warm, earthy cumin brown with a softly contrasting ivory ground in a tightly repeating geometric design. Its textured surface gives the pattern a tactile, crafted quality rather than a flat printed appearance.

warm cumin brown geometric medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Rounded arches, stepped blocks and narrow rectangular bands interlock across the cloth, creating a rhythmic mid-scale repeat. The cumin brown reads as deep and muted, while the ivory sections lift the design without making the contrast feel stark. Close up, the surface shows a visible small-scale weave that adds depth to both colour fields and subtly softens the graphic geometry. The structured appearance makes this fabric particularly convincing on tailored upholstery where the repeat can remain clearly legible.

How to use it

Use Arkose Cumin on a clean-lined armchair, dining chair or compact sofa, then echo its warm brown with timber, leather or aged brass. Keep surrounding textiles quiet and ivory-toned so the rounded geometric repeat remains the room’s defining detail.

Use this warm cumin-and-ivory geometric weave to bring tailored, graphic character to upholstered seating.

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