Black brushwork lattice over a speckled ivory ground in an outdoor fabric swatch

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Harlequin

Enigmatic Black Earth/First Light

Name: Enigmatic Black Earth/First Light
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0556-02

Enigmatic Black Earth/First Light sets dense, ink-black brushwork against a pale ivory ground. The irregular marks form oversized rounded cells, with a distressed, speckled surface that keeps the monochrome contrast from feeling flat.

ink black and ivory abstract large smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The design is built from broad black bands and tangled, painterly edges surrounding pale ivory shapes, while fine dark flecks show through the lighter areas. At 220gsm, it is a substantial outdoor textile suited to upholstery applications. The usable width is 139 cm, with a 58 cm vertical repeat and a 139 cm horizontal repeat. Supplied in a standard 35 m length, the pattern has enough scale and contrast to read clearly across larger upholstered forms.

How to use it

Pair this black-and-ivory colourway with plain charcoal, chalk or warm stone cushions to echo its dramatic contrast without competing with the oversized pattern. It would bring a graphic, gallery-like quality to outdoor sofas, dining chairs or occasional seating.

Use this high-contrast black-and-ivory design to give outdoor seating a graphic, artful edge.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 139 cm
Standard length: 35 m
Usable width: 139 cm
Vertical repeat: 58 cm
Weight: 220 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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