Charcoal and grey leaf trail on a pale woven fabric ground

Porter & Stone

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Porter & Stone

Shimla Charcoal

Name: Shimla Charcoal
Brand: Porter & Stone

What's New Fabric

Shimla Charcoal shows a delicate trailing leaf pattern in deep charcoal and soft grey-brown against a pale ground. The repeating botanical motif feels clean and tailored, with enough contrast to read clearly from across a room.

charcoal leaf motif botanical medium smart 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 82% polyester, 11% cotton and 7% linen, giving it a practical woven handle with a natural-looking surface. The pattern repeat is 15.5cm vertically and 19.5cm horizontally, so the leaf trail has a steady, rhythmic placement across the cloth. In this colourway, the leaves read as charcoal to black with a softer taupe-grey shadow, which keeps the design sharp without feeling harsh. The pale background lifts the pattern and gives the fabric a light, airy finish despite the darker motif. Care code NQT1< is supplied for this textile.

How to use it

Use Shimla Charcoal to bring definition to neutral interiors, especially where you want pattern without introducing strong colour. It works well with pale timber, putty paint and matte black accents for a crisp, contemporary look.

A crisp charcoal leaf trail on a pale ground for tailored upholstery or soft blinds.

Porter & Stone What's New Fabric

Specification

Care: NQT1<
Composition: 82% polyester 11% cotton 7% linen
Pattern repeat: 15.5cm V x 19.5cm H
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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