Close-up of dark oxblood boucle with dense, irregular nubby texture

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Isle Mill

Orkney Oxblood

Name: Orkney Oxblood
Brand: Isle Mill

Orkney Oxblood is a richly dark boucle with a deep red-brown tone that reads almost black in the densest areas of the swatch. Its irregular, softly raised surface gives the colour a tactile, softly mottled depth.

deep oxblood brown plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The close-up shows a dense, nubby boucle texture rather than a printed motif, with small irregular loops creating subtle variation across the oxblood ground. This is a warm, saturated shade of red-brown, noticeably deeper and earthier than a bright burgundy. The textured pile catches the light unevenly, bringing out muted russet notes within the near-black shadows. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use Orkney Oxblood on a statement armchair, headboard or sofa where its deep wine-brown tone can anchor warmer woods, aged brass and softly contrasting neutrals.

Use this deep oxblood boucle to bring warmth, depth and tactile richness to upholstered seating.

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