Colourful scenic horse-and-figure print on a black ground

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Manuel Canovas

Dara Noir

Name: Dara Noir
Brand: Manuel Canovas
SKU: 04758-03

Manon Fabric04758-03

Dara Noir sets the Manon design against an inky black ground, making the colourful figures and scenic motifs stand out with real contrast. The result is a richly animated fabric with a theatrical, jewel-bright character.

inky black ground damask large luxe both

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% cotton, Dara Noir has a 135cm approximate width and a large repeat of V 99cm / H 135cm, so the pattern reads as a substantial scenic design rather than a small all-over. The black background sharpens the pinks, acid greens, soft aquas and warm oranges visible in the swatch, giving the surface a crisp, high-contrast finish. This colourway feels bold and nocturnal, with the darker ground allowing the figures, horses and ornamental landscape details to appear especially vivid. It is a textile with clear decorative impact, and the scale of the repeat suits applications where the full motif can be appreciated.

How to use it

Use Dara Noir when you want a strong, gallery-like focal point in a room; the black ground makes it ideal for pairing with painted woodwork, brass accents and plain upholstery. It would be particularly striking on curtains, a statement armchair or occasional cushions that can show off the large scenic repeat.

A dramatic statement cloth that works well on feature chairs or full-length curtains.

Manuel Canovas Manon Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Cotton
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 99cm / H 135cm approx
Width: 135cm 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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