Simon Houlding Upholstery
Cool denim-blue and ivory woven fabric with fine ribs and broken foliage motifs

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Kengai Denim

Kasuri Fabrics FabricHAF0616-01

Kengai Denim is a cool, pale denim-blue and ivory woven, with a dense field of broken botanical and cloud-like shapes over fine vertical striations. Its low-contrast palette keeps the design airy while the blue threads give the surface lightly weathered depth.

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About this fabric

The pattern combines irregular ivory openings with blue branches, leaf-like forms and scattered organic fragments, creating a layered Japanese-inspired impression across the cloth. Fine vertical ribbing is visible throughout the weave, adding tactile definition and preventing the washed denim tone from appearing flat. At 268 gsm and 143 cm usable width, it is a versatile mid-weight for upholstery or drapery. The design repeats over 61 cm vertically and 142 cm horizontally, while the stated 409 threads per cm contribute to its finely detailed woven surface.

How to use it

Pair Kengai Denim with chalky ivory, pale timber and softened grey-blue accents to echo its cool, faded palette. Its broken pattern can bring quiet movement to a reading chair, occasional upholstery or full-length curtains.

Use its cool denim-blue and ivory balance to calm light upholstery, relaxed curtains or a softly layered scheme.

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