Dark charcoal foliage with olive, ivory and ochre leaves in dense repeat

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Clarke & Clarke

Congo Noir

Name: Congo Noir
Brand: Clarke & Clarke
SKU: CCF0662-04

Congo Noir layers densely arranged foliage across a near-black charcoal ground, with olive, ivory, grey and ochre leaves creating a richly shaded botanical surface. Its dark tonal depth gives the design a dramatic, enveloping character.

charcoal botanical mix botanical medium luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This Clarke & Clarke fabric weighs 374 gsm, giving Congo Noir a substantial handle well suited to upholstery. The foliage is distributed in a 68.5 cm vertical and 68.5 cm horizontal repeat, with pale leaves and muted ochre accents standing out against charcoal and blackened green shadows. Fine tonal variation across the leaves keeps the dense pattern dimensional rather than flat, while the warmer ochre notes add restrained contrast to the cool dark ground. The standard length is 25 m and the usable width is 137 cm.

How to use it

Use Congo Noir on a statement armchair, sofa or upholstered headboard where its charcoal ground can anchor a room. Pair it with warm ivory, aged brass and olive accents to draw out the lighter leaves and subtle ochre highlights.

Use this deep charcoal botanical for statement upholstery, balancing its olive, ivory and ochre foliage with plain textured fabrics.

Clarke & Clarke Exotica 2 Fabric Fabric

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 68.5 cm
Standard length: 25 m
Usable width: 137 cm
Vertical repeat: 68.5 cm
Weight: 374 gsm

Specification as published by Clarke & Clarke. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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