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Grey damask fabric swatch with a cool slate tone and softly weathered texture

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Cora Slate

Florentina Fabric

Cora Slate presents a classic damask in a cool, slate-grey palette with a softly weathered look. The motif sits clearly against a slightly mottled ground, giving the design depth without high contrast.

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About this fabric

Woven in 74% polyester and 26% viscose, Cora Slate has the balanced feel of a decorative furnishing fabric rather than a sheer or overly heavy cloth, and its 140cm width makes it practical for a range of interior projects. The repeating damask motif, with a 19.5cm vertical and 13.5cm horizontal repeat, reads as structured and formal, but the grey-on-grey tonality keeps it restrained. In the image, the lighter pattern catches the light just enough to separate from the darker ground, creating a subtle layered effect rather than a sharp graphic contrast. The overall impression is cool, quiet and tailored, with a slightly aged finish that suits classic schemes. Care instructions AQW1< apply to this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use Cora Slate on tailored curtains, accent chairs or a decorative headboard where the damask can add pattern without overpowering the room. Its cool grey tone works especially well with chalky whites, black accents and pale oak.

Pair with crisp neutrals or dark timber for a tailored, understated scheme.

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A pattern needs somewhere for the eye to rest, so these are the plains and textures that sit beside Cora Slate without fighting it. Mixed across the houses we hold, which is the part a single supplier's book cannot do.

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To stand against it

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