Close view of charcoal and slate-grey woven zigzag birds in a dense repeat

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Kirkby Design

Zig Zag Birds Storm

Kirkby Design X Eley Kishimoto Fabric

Zig Zag Birds Storm brings a cool, storm-grey ground to a tightly packed repeat of dark angular bird shapes. The close-scale pattern reads almost like interlocking zigzags, while the woven surface softens the contrast.

charcoal and slate grey geometric small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Viewed close up, this colourway layers charcoal, slate and softer grey rather than a single flat black, giving the pattern a smoky depth. Small, sharply pointed bird-like forms run in closely spaced rows, creating a lively rhythmic texture across the cloth. The surface appears woven, with subtle tonal variation that keeps the dark repeat from looking harsh. No further composition, width, rub-test or performance specification is supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this cool storm-grey colourway on a tailored chair, ottoman or statement headboard to bring crisp graphic definition without introducing a strong accent colour. Pair it with pale grey, chalky white or weathered timber to draw out its smoky tonal range.

A cool, graphic upholstery choice for tailored seating where its dense monochrome repeat can make a confident statement.

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