Black fabric swatch with bronze-brown reptile pattern and dense crackle motif

Porter & Stone

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Porter & Stone

Kilimanjaro Bronze

Name: Kilimanjaro Bronze
Brand: Porter & Stone

Serengeti Fabric

Kilimanjaro Bronze pairs a deep black ground with a bronze-brown, reptile-style pattern that reads bold and high-contrast. The motif feels organic and tightly scaled in places, giving the design movement across the cloth.

bronze-brown on black check large luxe upholstery

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See this fabric on Porter & Stone's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This fabric is 140cm wide and made from 61% polyester and 39% viscose, with pattern repeat of 30cm and care code NQT1<. The surface in the image looks smooth rather than coarse, with the pattern standing out in warm bronze-brown lines against a near-black ground. The overall effect is dark, glossy and tactile, with the brighter outlines catching the light and preventing the design from feeling flat. Its scale shifts from larger, rounded cells to a denser centre, so the pattern has both drama and visual rhythm. As a colourway, it reads more smoky bronze than bright metallic, which keeps it grounded and wearable for statement interiors.

How to use it

Use Kilimanjaro Bronze on a club chair, ottoman or accent headboard where the black ground can anchor the room. It works especially well with warm woods, burnished metal and pared-back neutrals that let the bronze pattern glow.

Use it to add a dark, dramatic focal point with a subtle metallic warmth.

Porter & Stone Serengeti Fabric

Specification

Care: NQT1<
Composition: 61% Polyester 39% Viscose
Pattern repeat: 30cm
Width: 140cm

Specification as published by Porter & Stone. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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