Close-up of deep balsam teal fabric with a fine, mottled woven texture

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Kirkby Design

Gobi Balsam

Name: Gobi Balsam
Brand: Kirkby Design

Gobi Fabric

Gobi Balsam is a deep teal-green woven fabric with a compact, finely textured surface. Its dark balsam tone reads cool and richly grounded, while tiny tonal flecks keep the colour from appearing flat.

deep balsam teal textured none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The close, even weave combines deep blue-green and darker green notes, creating the mottled depth visible across the swatch. Its fine grain catches the light subtly rather than producing a sheen, giving the colour a composed, tactile character. The dense-looking surface makes it a natural upholstery choice for adding restrained colour to seating and headboards. It is catalogued as Fabric, and the supplied specification notes no performance features.

How to use it

Use Gobi Balsam on an armchair, sofa or upholstered headboard where its cool, dark teal-green tone can anchor softer neutrals, warm timber and aged brass.

Use this deep balsam teal on seating to add cool, grounded colour with subtle woven depth.

Kirkby Design Gobi Fabric

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