Deep ruby-red textile with a subtle, close woven crosshatch texture

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Kirkby Design

Sahara Iii Ruby

Name: Sahara Iii Ruby
Brand: Kirkby Design

Sahara Iii Ruby presents a deep ruby-red ground with a restrained woven texture. Its even surface is enlivened by fine tonal shifts that become more apparent across the swatch.

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About this fabric

The colour reads as a rich, warm ruby red, with darker depth towards the lower edge and a gently softened appearance rather than a bright scarlet finish. A close, understated crosshatch weave is visible across the surface, giving the plain design tactile interest without introducing a motif. The fabric has a composed, structured look that can work across upholstery and drapery. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification for this colourway.

How to use it

Pair Sahara Iii Ruby with warm woods, tobacco leather or muted neutrals to let its deep red tone anchor the room without making the scheme feel overly bright.

Use this deep ruby red as a strong, warming accent on upholstery or softly structured window treatments.

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