Ink-blue and sky-blue zigzag fabric with a crisp, tightly repeated geometric weave

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Harlequin

Perception Japanese Ink/Sky

Name: Perception Japanese Ink/Sky
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0458-02

Perception Japanese Ink/Sky from Harlequin’s Colour 2 Fabrics collection combines deep Japanese ink blue with pale sky blue in a tightly ordered, angular pattern. The high-contrast geometry reads crisp and graphic across the swatch.

ink blue and sky geometric small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The design is formed from closely spaced, interlocking zigzag lines, with dark ink-blue outlines framing cooler sky-blue sections and a light ground. This colourway has a distinctly cool, clean character: the deep blue adds definition while the paler blue keeps the repeated pattern visually open. At 403 gsm and 106 threads per cm, it has the substantial presence expected of a hard-wearing upholstery textile. The fabric has a 136 cm usable width, a 30 m standard length and a pattern repeat of 10.5 cm horizontally by 11.7 cm vertically.

How to use it

Pair the ink-and-sky colourway with pale timber, white-painted furniture or cool grey upholstery to emphasise its graphic clarity. Its compact repeat suits dining chairs, occasional seating and other tailored upholstery where the angular rhythm can be clearly seen.

Use this crisp ink-and-sky geometric on occasional chairs, dining seats or a tailored upholstered statement piece.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 10.5 cm
Standard length: 30 m
Threads per cm: 106
Usable width: 136 cm
Vertical repeat: 11.7 cm
Weight: 403 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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