Close-up of Java Mer fabric with teal green and beige mottled pattern

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Manuel Canovas

Java Mer

Name: Java Mer
Brand: Manuel Canovas
SKU: M4150-03

Java FabricM4150-03

Java Mer is a small-scale, all-over pattern with a deep teal-green ground and warm beige contrast. The effect is lively but controlled, with a soft, textured surface that reads as tailored rather than bold.

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About this fabric

Woven in 56% viscose and 44% cotton, Java Mer has a refined handle that sits comfortably in the mid-weight zone, making it appropriate for both upholstery and drapery. The design shows a dense, irregular motif in layered teal, blue-green and charcoal tones against a pale beige base, giving the cloth a speckled, almost camouflage-like movement. At 136cm wide with a repeat of approximately V 46cm and H 34cm, it is scaled for statement seating or structured curtains where the pattern can be read clearly. The overall impression is cool, earthy and smart, with the contrast softened by the fabric’s woven texture.

How to use it

Use this colourway on an occasional chair, ottoman or tailored curtains where the deep teal ground can add pattern without feeling bright. It pairs especially well with oak, aged brass and chalky neutrals for a polished, grounded scheme.

A compact, mottled pattern that gives upholstery a tailored look and drapery a rich, textural finish.

Manuel Canovas Java Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 56% Viscose, 44% Cotton
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 46cm / H 34cm approx
Width: 136cm approx

Specification as published by Manuel Canovas. 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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