Pale grey-beige limestone fabric with a fine, subtly directional herringbone weave

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Isle Mill

Herringbone Limestone

Name: Herringbone Limestone
Brand: Isle Mill

Strathspey Herringbone Limestone is a quietly nuanced pale neutral, shifting between chalky grey and faint warm stone. Its fine broken herringbone is visible on closer inspection, keeping the surface calm rather than graphic.

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a fabric, this colourway has a close, finely flecked weave with a restrained herringbone direction running across the swatch. The limestone tone sits between pale grey and softened beige, while subtle vertical texture gives the light surface gentle depth. Its balanced appearance reads as a versatile mid-weight suitable for both upholstery and drapery. No performance features are noted in the supplied data.

How to use it

Use this cool limestone neutral on tailored seating or full-length curtains where its delicate herringbone can add texture without introducing strong contrast. It works especially well with chalky whites, pale timber and muted stone tones.

A quietly textured pale neutral for tailored upholstery, relaxed curtains or layered tonal schemes.

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