Ink-black looping brushstrokes across an ivory ground with visible tonal streaks

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Clarke & Clarke

Malevich Noir

Name: Malevich Noir
Brand: Clarke & Clarke
SKU: CCF0820-03

Malevich Noir makes an immediate graphic impression, with broad ink-black brushstrokes looping and bending across an ivory ground. The visible tonal streaks within each mark retain the energy of a hand-worked gesture rather than a flat, uniform stripe.

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About this fabric

This black-and-ivory colourway has a cool, high-contrast character: the deep charcoal-black marks read strongly against the light ground, while their feathered edges and uneven internal lines soften the graphic impact. The abstract motif repeats vertically every 110 cm and horizontally every 68.5 cm, creating a large-scale composition that shifts between open ivory spaces and dense, interlocking strokes. At 211 gsm and 137 cm usable width, it is a versatile mid-weight suited to both upholstery and drapery applications. The standard length is 35 m, making it practical for projects that require considered pattern placement across multiple pieces.

How to use it

Use Malevich Noir to bring crisp monochrome movement to a contemporary sofa, occasional chair or full-height curtain. Pair the ivory ground with warm timber and pale stone to temper the cool black, or echo its charcoal depth in lighting and metal details.

A bold black-and-ivory statement for modern upholstery, cushions, curtains or blinds.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 68.5 cm
Standard length: 35 m
Usable width: 137 cm
Vertical repeat: 110 cm
Weight: 211 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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