Charcoal and ivory woven textile with tightly repeated undulating arch motifs

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Clarke & Clarke

Olav Charcoal

Name: Olav Charcoal
Brand: Clarke & Clarke
SKU: CCF0677-02

Olav Charcoal pairs an inky charcoal ground with broken ivory bands that form tightly repeated, undulating arch shapes. Its visibly nubby weave gives the monochrome colourway depth rather than a flat printed appearance.

charcoal and ivory geometric small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This heavy 513 gsm woven fabric is suited to upholstery, where its dense construction and pronounced surface texture can be appreciated. Charcoal-black and soft ivory yarns create a small-scale geometric rhythm of wave-like arches, with irregular flecks that soften the high contrast. The pattern repeats every 2.8 cm vertically and 7 cm horizontally across the 142 cm usable width. A standard length of 30 m makes it practical for coordinating multiple upholstered pieces in the same colourway.

How to use it

Use Olav Charcoal on a statement armchair, dining seats or a tailored sofa where its cool, near-black tone can anchor a room. Balance the graphic weave with warm timber, aged brass or softly coloured plains to keep the ivory detailing from feeling stark.

Use this cool charcoal-and-ivory weave to give upholstered seating a graphic, textural finish.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 7 cm
Standard length: 30 m
Usable width: 142 cm
Vertical repeat: 2.8 cm
Weight: 513 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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