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Deep crimson velvet with irregular vertical bands and plush light-catching pile

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Clarke & Clarke

Rhythm Crimson

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Rhythm Crimson is a deeply saturated red velvet with irregular vertical bands that shift between vivid crimson highlights and wine-dark shadows. The changing pile direction gives the surface a softly sculpted, light-catching depth.

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About this fabric

The 387gsm velvet has a dense-looking pile, visible in the image as alternating plush red ridges and darker channels running vertically across the cloth. Its crimson tone is warm and dramatic rather than orange, with brighter scarlet notes appearing where the pile catches the light. Supplied at a 143cm usable width and a standard 40m length, it is well suited to upholstery applications. The vertical pattern has a 0cm repeat, while the stated horizontal repeat is 4.5cm.

How to use it

Use Rhythm Crimson on a reading chair, headboard or compact sofa where its wine-red shadows can create a cocooning focal point. Pair it with dark timber, aged brass or quieter neutrals to let the directional velvet pile remain the feature.

Use this rich crimson velvet to bring depth and theatrical warmth to upholstered seating and statement pieces.

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