Claret red tartan plaid with cream checks, dark bands and a fine blue stripe

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Isle Mill

Shiel Claret

Name: Shiel Claret
Brand: Isle Mill

Shiel Claret presents a strong tartan check in deep claret red, charcoal-black and warm cream, with a narrow blue line adding a cool thread of contrast. Its visibly ridged weave gives the large-scale plaid a tactile, substantial character.

deep claret red textured large smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Broad claret-red and cream checks are crossed by dark charcoal bands, while fine blue lines sharpen selected joins in the pattern. The diagonal surface texture catches the light across the pale sections, making the plaid feel woven rather than flat-printed. Catalogued as Fabric, this colourway has no performance features noted. Its bold check scale and dense-looking handle make it especially suited to statement upholstery where the colour contrast can be seen clearly.

How to use it

Use Shiel Claret on a fireside chair, ottoman or tailored sofa in a room with warm timber and aged leather. Echo the cream checks with natural linens, while the charcoal and blue accents provide quieter coordinating notes.

A substantial-looking tartan plaid that brings deep claret, cream and charcoal contrast to upholstered seating.

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