Muted fennel-taupe fabric swatch with closely spaced vertical cord ribs

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Kirkby Design

Cord Fr Crib 5 Fennel

Name: Cord Fr Crib 5 Fennel
Brand: Kirkby Design

Cord Fr Crib 5 Fennel has a quiet fennel-taupe tone and a tightly ridged vertical surface. Fine, closely spaced cords create subtle shadow between the lines, giving the plain colour more depth than a flat weave.

muted fennel taupe plain small relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a fabric, this colourway is defined visually by its narrow, even ribs running from top to bottom of the swatch. The fennel shade sits between muted beige and soft grey-green, with a cool, earthy cast rather than a warm golden brown. Light catches the raised cords while the recessed channels read slightly darker, creating a restrained stripe effect without a printed motif. No additional performance features are noted in the supplied information.

How to use it

Use this subdued fennel-taupe on a sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its fine vertical texture can soften a neutral scheme without adding a strong pattern. Pair it with chalky creams, weathered timber and deeper olive or charcoal accents to bring out its grey-green undertone.

A muted fennel-taupe ribbed textile whose fine vertical cords bring quiet linear texture to upholstered seating.

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