Warm taupe velvet with ivory ground and distressed looping brushstroke motif

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Harlequin

Enigmatic Velvet Taupe

Name: Enigmatic Velvet Taupe
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0540-01

Enigmatic Velvet Taupe pairs a chalky ivory ground with broad, irregular taupe brushstrokes that form loose, overlapping loops across the surface. Fine dark speckling within the pale areas gives the design a tactile, weathered character.

warm taupe and ivory abstract large luxe upholstery

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See this fabric on Harlequin's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The warm, lightly greyed taupe marks are softened by the ivory ground, creating a muted colourway with more depth than a plain neutral. Its large painterly shapes are visibly distressed at the edges, while scattered flecks break up the broad areas of colour. As a 416gsm velvet with 57.7 threads per centimetre, it has a substantial presence suited to upholstery. The usable width is 134.5cm, with a 56.7cm vertical repeat and a 134.5cm horizontal repeat.

How to use it

Use it on a sculptural armchair, headboard or compact sofa in a warm neutral room, pairing the taupe with ivory, mushroom and aged timber. The subdued contrast keeps the large abstract repeat expressive without making the scheme feel busy.

Use this weighty taupe velvet on statement upholstery where its ivory ground and painterly repeat can be appreciated.

Harlequin Reflect Fabrics Velvet

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 134.5 cm
Standard length: 0 m
Threads per cm: 57.7
Usable width: 134.5 cm
Vertical repeat: 56.7 cm
Weight: 416 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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To sit quietly behind it

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