Close-up of dense nubby boucle in cool slate blue-grey with a fine flecked surface

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Harlequin

Islay Celestial

Name: Islay Celestial
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0543-14

Islay Celestial is a cool slate blue-grey boucle with a dense, finely nubby surface. The close-up shows subtle flecking across an even, pattern-free ground, giving the colour gentle depth rather than a flat appearance.

cool slate blue-grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This Harlequin Performance Boucle has a substantial 519gsm weight and a tightly textured surface that is especially suited to upholstery. Islay Celestial reads as a muted blue-grey, with cool silvered highlights catching across the small boucle loops. Its 84 threads per cm contribute to the compact visual texture, while the 138cm usable width provides practical coverage for seating projects. With no vertical or horizontal pattern repeat, the plain weave can be positioned without motif matching.

How to use it

Use Islay Celestial on a tailored sofa, occasional chair or headboard where its cool slate tone can anchor chalky whites, pale woods and brushed metal. Add warmer timber or tan leather nearby to soften the blue-grey balance.

A dense, quietly textured boucle that brings cool blue-grey depth to upholstered seating.

Harlequin Performance Boucle Fabric

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Standard length: 0 m
Threads per cm: 84
Usable width: 138 cm
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Weight: 519 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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