Dark charcoal-brown textile with fine vertical herringbone ribs and softly flecked weave

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Isle Mill

Herringbone Shrew

Name: Herringbone Shrew
Brand: Isle Mill

Herringbone Shrew has a deep charcoal-brown ground with a tightly repeated vertical herringbone that gives the surface a quietly tailored appearance. Its fine weave shifts subtly between brown and grey-black as the light moves across it.

deep charcoal brown textured small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The close-set herringbone is clearly visible in the swatch, formed by small angled lines running in narrow vertical columns. The dark, slightly brown cast keeps the colour softer than a flat black, while the woven texture adds restrained depth rather than shine. The cloth reads as a substantial-looking textile suited to upholstery from its dense visual construction. The catalogue records no composition, width, rub test or performance features for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this deep charcoal-brown colourway on a classic armchair, dining seat or tailored sofa where its fine herringbone can add structure without introducing a strong contrast. Pair it with warm timber, aged leather and muted stone shades to draw out its brown undertone.

Its deep charcoal-brown tone and fine herringbone texture bring tailored depth to upholstered seating and occasional furniture.

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