Charcoal palm and fan-botanical motifs across an ivory Black Earth/Awakening fabric swatch

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Harlequin

Matupi Black Earth/Awakening

Name: Matupi Black Earth/Awakening
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0434-02

Matupi Black Earth/Awakening combines an ivory ground with densely layered charcoal foliage, fan-shaped blooms and fine palm-like leaves. Its near-monochrome palette gives the botanical design a graphic, atmospheric character.

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About this fabric

The design is visibly rich with overlapping palm fronds, radiating fan motifs and delicate linear leaf details, all picked out in soft black and charcoal against a pale ivory base. At 236 gsm and 141 cm usable width, it is a versatile mid-weight fabric suited to both upholstery and drapery. The 68 cm vertical repeat and 68.6 cm horizontal repeat create a substantial, easily appreciable botanical scale across a larger surface. With 74.1 threads per cm, the cloth has a closely constructed appearance that supports the intricate tonal layering of this Black Earth/Awakening colourway.

How to use it

Pair this charcoal-and-ivory colourway with warm timber, natural fibres and uncluttered upholstery to temper its dense foliage. It also works as dramatic full-height drapery, where the pale ground can lift the darker botanical forms.

Use this high-contrast botanical in a calm room where its charcoal foliage can provide graphic depth.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 68.6 cm
Standard length: 60 m
Threads per cm: 74.1
Usable width: 141 cm
Vertical repeat: 68 cm
Weight: 236 gsm

Specification as published by Harlequin. 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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