Burnt umber velvet with bold black tiger stripes and a soft directional sheen

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Dedar

This Is The Tiger Speaking Fauve

Name: This Is The Tiger Speaking Fauve
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 001

This Is The Tiger Speaking Fauve brings a warm burnt-umber ground together with bold, irregular black tiger stripes. The pattern has a dramatic, directional quality, while the velvet surface gives the colourway a softly muted depth.

burnt umber and black textured large luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a velvet, this Fauve colourway has a tactile surface with a restrained sheen that gently shifts across the swatch. The base reads as rich umber-brown, warmer and more earthy than a clear orange, with deep black stripes creating strong contrast. The tiger motif runs in flowing, uneven bands, giving the large-scale design an organic rhythm rather than a rigid repeat. Its substantial visual presence makes it particularly well suited to upholstered pieces where the pattern can be appreciated across a broad surface.

How to use it

Use the warm umber and black combination on a statement chair, footstool or banquette, pairing it with dark timber, aged brass and quiet cream upholstery for balance. It also works as a dramatic accent against tobacco, chocolate or rust-toned furnishings.

Use this warm, graphic tiger stripe for statement upholstery and characterful accent seating.

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