Close-up of Mari Umber’s umber-brown micro-grid weave with subtle grey highlights

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Black Edition

Mari Umber

Name: Mari Umber
Brand: Black Edition

Mari Umber is a richly muted brown-grey textile with a finely grained surface. Its close, regular weave gives the colour a softly variegated appearance rather than a flat block of brown.

muted umber brown textured small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The surface is formed from a very small, even woven structure that creates a subtle micro-grid across the swatch. Umber brown sits alongside charcoal-grey threads, producing a shaded, earthy tone with gentle depth. Fine lighter flecks catch across the weave and keep the dark colour visually lively. The dense-looking texture and restrained pattern give Mari Umber a tailored, upholstery-ready character.

How to use it

Use Mari Umber on a sofa, occasional chair or dining seat where its brown-grey depth can anchor pale stone, warm ivory and dark timber. Pair it with brushed metal or softly aged leather to draw out the weave’s quiet variation.

A grounded umber-brown woven texture for tailored seating and understated contemporary interiors.

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