Muted grape-mauve suede-like fabric with a fine, even nap

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Kirkby Design

Dakota Suede Ii Grape

Name: Dakota Suede Ii Grape
Brand: Kirkby Design

Dakota Suede Ii Grape has a quiet, suede-like surface in a dusky grape-mauve shade. The close-up image shows an almost plain face with subtle tonal depth rather than a visible motif.

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About this fabric

The colour sits between softened purple and warm grey, giving the surface a muted, understated depth. Its fine, even texture catches the light gently, creating barely perceptible shifts across the swatch rather than a strong sheen. The supplied catalogue information lists this as a fabric, with no additional performance features, composition, width or rub-test data noted. As shown, its dense-looking, non-patterned face is best suited to tailored upholstery applications.

How to use it

Use this dusky grape-mauve on a compact sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its softened purple tone can act as a rich neutral. Combine it with warm grey, mushroom, aged brass or deep brown accents to draw out the swatch’s muted depth.

Use this muted grape-mauve upholstery cloth to bring soft, dusky colour to seating and occasional chairs.

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