Ivory pebble-like forms edged by distressed ink-blue brushwork

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Harlequin

Enigmatic Japanese Ink

Enigmatic Japanese Ink brings a cool, high-contrast palette of deep navy brushwork and irregular ivory forms to the Reflect Fabrics collection. The distressed marks and scattered flecks give the surface a distinctly painterly, ink-wash character.

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About this fabric

The image shows rounded, pebble-like ivory shapes surrounded by broad ink-blue strokes, with fine speckling and scratch-like marks breaking up the dark areas. At 315 gsm, this is a substantial mid-weight fabric suitable for both upholstery and drapery applications. Its 140 cm usable width allows the large-scale design to read clearly, while the 58 cm vertical and 140 cm horizontal repeats define the rhythm of the pattern. With 26.8 threads per centimetre, the cloth has a closely constructed specification to complement its visually textured surface.

How to use it

Use this cool ink-blue colourway on an occasional chair, bench or full-length curtain where its ivory shapes can stand out against soft grey, chalk or natural wood. Keep surrounding furnishings restrained so the dark painterly network remains the room’s strongest graphic element.

Pair the cool ink-blue and ivory palette with quiet neutrals, pale timber or aged metallic accents.

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Specification

Usable width: 140 cm
Standard length: 0 m
Vertical repeat: 58 cm
Horizontal repeat: 140 cm
Threads per cm: 26.8
Weight: 315 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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