Warm grey-brown plain weave with a subtly mottled, matte bark-like surface

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Kirkby Design

Pure Bark

Name: Pure Bark
Brand: Kirkby Design

Pure Bark has a subdued bark-grey and brown tone, shown here as a closely woven, softly mottled textile. Its understated surface catches the light gently rather than appearing flat.

warm bark taupe plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The colour sits between warm taupe and weathered brown, with a muted depth that gives the plain weave a natural, grounded character. Fine crosswise and lengthwise threads create a discreet textile texture across the surface, without a visible motif or repeat. Pure Bark is catalogued as Fabric, and no further specification data is supplied for this exact colourway.

How to use it

Use this warm grey-brown shade to upholster a relaxed armchair, sofa or dining seat, especially alongside chalky neutrals, aged timber and other natural taupes. Its quiet texture works well where a room needs depth without a strong pattern.

A grounded, softly textured taupe-brown plain weave that brings quiet warmth to upholstered furniture.

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