Close-up of mottled ocean-blue weave with fine pale and darker threads

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Kirkby Design

Gobi Ocean

Name: Gobi Ocean
Brand: Kirkby Design

Gobi Fabric

Gobi Ocean is a cool, muted blue woven with a subtle green-grey cast. Its close-up surface shows fine tonal variation rather than a printed motif, giving the colour a softly layered appearance.

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About this fabric

Seen close up, Gobi Ocean is a restrained ocean blue rather than a bright or saturated shade, with a cool green-grey undertone. Fine pale and darker threads break up the colour across the textured weave, creating gentle grain and depth as the light moves over it. The surface remains visually quiet, with no separate pattern or motif visible. No performance features or further specification data are noted for this colourway.

How to use it

Use this cool ocean blue to bring calm, measured colour to seating, cushions or curtains, pairing it with chalky neutrals, pale timber and soft grey-green accents. Its fine tonal weave adds interest while keeping the overall scheme understated.

A cool, quietly variegated ocean blue with enough woven texture to add depth without introducing a visible pattern.

Kirkby Design Gobi Fabric

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