Charcoal fabric with painterly green jungle leaves and small brown monkeys

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Clarke & Clarke

Monkey Business Charcoal

Name: Monkey Business Charcoal
Brand: Clarke & Clarke
SKU: CCF0163-01

Monkey Business Charcoal brings a dense, painterly jungle scene to a deep charcoal ground. Layered green leaves, curling stems and small brown monkeys create a richly illustrated surface with strong tonal depth.

charcoal green foliage botanical large smart upholstery

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See this fabric on Clarke & Clarke's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This colourway sets moss, olive and leafy greens against a near-black charcoal background, with pale stems and warm brown monkey details adding measured flashes of contrast. The 390gsm weight gives the fabric a substantial presence, making it particularly appropriate for upholstery. Its 44.5cm vertical repeat and 45.7cm horizontal repeat give the illustrated foliage a clear, generous rhythm across a piece. The 137cm usable width offers practical coverage while retaining the impact of the large-scale botanical arrangement.

How to use it

Use it to upholster a statement armchair, bench or headboard where the charcoal ground can anchor the room and the layered greens can be echoed in plain cushions or painted joinery. Warm timber and muted brass will pick up the design’s brown and pale botanical accents.

A dark, painterly jungle design with layered foliage and warm brown monkey details.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 45.7 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Usable width: 137 cm
Vertical repeat: 44.5 cm
Weight: 390 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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