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Cool aluminium grey fabric with dense charcoal zig-zag bird motifs in a woven texture

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Zig Zag Birds Aluminium

Kirkby Design X Eley Kishimoto Fabric

Zig Zag Birds Aluminium combines a pale, cool aluminium ground with tightly repeated charcoal bird forms. The result is a crisp monochrome textile with a lively graphic pulse across the surface.

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About this fabric

The small bird motifs run in close diagonal rows, creating a zig-zag effect that feels energetic without relying on bright colour. Charcoal and soft aluminium-grey tones give the design a cool, architectural character, while the woven surface gently softens the contrast. Its compact repeat makes the pattern read as texture and movement from a distance, then reveal the bird shapes at closer range. No composition, width or rub-test data is supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use the cool aluminium ground on a contemporary armchair, dining seat or scatter cushion, balancing its charcoal pattern with chalky whites, graphite and brushed metal. It can also bring controlled graphic movement to simple curtains or blinds.

Use this cool grey colourway to bring graphic rhythm to contemporary upholstery, cushions or relaxed window treatments.

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