Cool grey and white fabric with small angular bird motifs in diagonal rows

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Kirkby Design

Zig Zag Birds Gris

Kirkby Design X Eley Kishimoto Fabric

Zig Zag Birds Gris combines a cool grey ground with crisp pale forms arranged in a tightly packed diagonal repeat. Its graphic surface reads as refined and quietly energetic rather than bold or high-contrast.

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About this fabric

Small angular bird-like shapes move across the fabric in staggered zigzag rows, creating a finely scaled geometric pattern. The palette is restrained: soft, cool grey sits against a pale white ground, giving the design a light, clean appearance. A fine woven grain is visible across the surface, adding subtle texture without obscuring the sharp repeated motif. With no further performance specification supplied, this colourway is best assessed by its visible mid-weight-looking textile structure and versatile pattern scale.

How to use it

Use the cool grey-and-white colourway to bring graphic definition to a pale, contemporary room, particularly on tailored seating, cushions or simple curtains. Pair it with chalky whites, silvered greys and unfussy natural woods to preserve its crisp, quiet character.

The cool grey-and-white repeat suits tailored upholstery, cushions and understated curtains.

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