Mottled lilac-mauve velvet swatch with a soft, light-catching nap

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Dedar

Nuvolari Lilla

Name: Nuvolari Lilla
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 009

Nuvolari Lilla has a dusky lilac-mauve appearance, with the velvet pile creating soft shifts between plum, lavender and smoky mauve across the swatch. Its surface reads as gently clouded rather than patterned.

muted lilac mauve plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a velvet, Nuvolari Lilla presents a plain surface enlivened by the irregular tonal movement of its pile. The cool mauve-lilac ground deepens in some areas towards plum, while lighter brushed sections give the cloth a hazy, tactile dimension. There is no visible motif or contrasting weave; the character comes from the nap and its subtle changes in light. With no performance features noted in the supplied specification, this colourway is best considered for upholstery where its plush, atmospheric surface can be appreciated.

How to use it

Pair this muted lilac-mauve with chalky neutrals, smoked timber or deeper plum accents. Its softly shaded velvet surface would bring depth to a reading chair, upholstered headboard or compact sofa without introducing a busy pattern.

Use this softly mottled lilac velvet on an occasional chair, headboard or sofa for a quietly atmospheric finish.

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