Pale mouse taupe plain weave with fine vertical striations and subtle tonal variation

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Kirkby Design

Sahara Iii Mouse

Sahara III Mouse is a pale, warm taupe with a softly mottled plain surface. Fine vertical texture gives the light colour gentle movement without introducing a visible motif.

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as a light mouse taupe, balanced between soft grey and understated beige. The face appears quietly woven, with delicate vertical striations and subtle tonal variation across the surface. Its low-contrast texture keeps the fabric calm rather than stark, while adding enough depth to prevent the pale ground from looking flat. The even, mid-weight-looking cloth is suited to both upholstery and drapery.

How to use it

Use Sahara III Mouse to lighten seating, cushions or curtains in rooms built around warm whites, pale stone and natural wood. Its muted taupe tone also works as a quiet backdrop for darker timber or charcoal accents.

Pair this pale mouse taupe with chalky neutrals, pale timber and softly textured furnishings.

Kirkby Design Sahara Iii Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 141 cms (55.5 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 65,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Mch8 30degC Cold Rinse/Short Spin
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Oeko-Tex certification number: 971521.O CENTROCOT
Performance: Washable
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 65,000

Specification as published by Kirkby Design. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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