Black ink-like branching strokes and speckles over an ivory wallpaper ground

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Harlequin

Enigmatic Black Earth/First Light

Name: Enigmatic Black Earth/First Light
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAW0279-02

Reflect Wallcoverings 2 WallpaperHAW0279-02

Enigmatic Black Earth/First Light turns an ivory ground into a dramatic monochrome composition of dense black, ink-like strokes, branching forms and scattered speckles. The strong contrast gives the surface an expressive, almost hand-painted presence.

black and ivory abstract large luxe wallpaper

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

About this fabric

This Harlequin wallpaper combines chalky off-white space with deep black marks that gather into broad, irregular bands and finer splattered details. The visible pattern is highly directional and organic, with a 300cm vertical repeat and no horizontal repeat specified, allowing the sweeping forms to retain their mural-like impact. It has a usable width of 68.6cm, a standard length of 13.35m and a listed weight of 324gsm. The Black Earth/First Light colourway reads cool, stark and graphic rather than softly tonal, making the pale ground feel as important as the dark abstract movement.

How to use it

Use it as a feature wall behind a console, headboard or seating area, pairing the black-and-ivory contrast with warm timber, aged metal and restrained neutral upholstery so the energetic pattern remains the focal point.

Use this high-contrast monochrome mural effect to bring graphic drama and depth to a feature wall.

Harlequin Reflect Wallcoverings 2 Wallpaper

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Standard length: 13.35 m
Usable width: 68.6 cm
Vertical repeat: 300 cm
Weight: 324 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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