Close-up of pale taupe-grey fabric with dense irregular boucle loops and subtle flecking

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Dedar

Nimbus Tortora

Name: Nimbus Tortora
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 003

Nimbus Tortora is a warm, pale taupe textile with a gentle grey cast and a visibly nubby surface. Its close, irregular loops give the swatch a softly curled appearance rather than a smooth, uniform finish.

soft taupe grey textured small relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

Shown close up, Nimbus Tortora is a muted taupe-grey that sits between pale stone and warm mushroom, with subtle light and dark flecks across the surface. Dense, short loops create a small-scale bouclé-like texture, giving the colour quiet depth as the pile catches the light unevenly. The overall effect is tactile and relaxed, while remaining restrained rather than rustic. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification, so the visible looped texture is the defining characteristic of this colourway.

How to use it

Use this soft taupe-grey on a generously upholstered chair, sofa or headboard where its compact loop texture can be seen at close range. It pairs naturally with chalky whites, warm timber and deeper mushroom or charcoal accents without losing its gentle, muted character.

A softly flecked taupe boucle texture that brings understated warmth and tactile depth to upholstered seating.

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