Warm taupe and ivory small checked weave with subtle brown tonal depth

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Dedar

Tosca Linen

Name: Tosca Linen
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 5

Tosca Linen is shown here in a softly blended warm taupe, beige and brown check. Its fine woven grid has a tailored rhythm, while the varied threads keep the surface from looking flat.

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About this fabric

The small check combines pale linen-like lines with darker taupe-brown threads, creating a softly mottled effect rather than a stark contrast. Viewed across the swatch, the close-set vertical and horizontal lines form a neat graphic texture with gentle tonal depth. The warm, earthy colour reads more relaxed than formal, but the regular pattern gives it a smart, structured finish. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this warm taupe colourway to bring quiet pattern to a neutral sofa, occasional chair or headboard, pairing it with ivory, walnut and softly aged brass. Its fine check also suits curtains or blinds where a tailored woven texture is preferred over a plain cloth.

The warm taupe-and-ivory check brings tailored texture to upholstery, cushions, curtains and blinds.

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