Distressed ink-blue and ivory vertical stripe fabric with rough painterly texture

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Clarke & Clarke

Herrera Ink

Name: Herrera Ink
Brand: Clarke & Clarke
SKU: CCF0811-01

Herrera Ink pairs a deep, cool ink-blue ground with broken ivory vertical marks, creating a strongly graphic stripe with an intentionally weathered finish. The uneven edges and varied brush-like density keep the repeat from feeling rigid or uniform.

deep ink blue and ivory plain medium relaxed upholstery

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

About this fabric

This 395gsm fabric has a substantial handle suited to upholstery, while its 140cm usable width provides practical coverage for furniture projects. The design is built from irregular vertical bands, with dark ink-blue columns interrupted by rough ivory strokes and softer blue-grey flecks. Its vertical repeat is 56.7cm and its horizontal repeat is 35cm, so the distressed stripe rhythm remains clearly visible across a wider upholstered surface. The high-contrast palette reads cool and architectural, with the pale marks lifting the depth of the navy-like ground.

How to use it

Use Herrera Ink on a statement armchair, banquette or headboard where its vertical movement can be seen clearly. Balance the cool ink tone with warm timber, natural linen or softly aged brass to prevent the ivory-and-blue contrast from feeling stark.

Use the cool ink-and-ivory contrast to bring graphic structure to upholstered seating, benches or occasional chairs.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 35 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Usable width: 140 cm
Vertical repeat: 56.7 cm
Weight: 395 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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