Pale cool grey Shoal fabric with a fine, softly textured woven surface

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Kirkby Design

Sahara Iii Shoal

Name: Sahara Iii Shoal
Brand: Kirkby Design

Sahara III Shoal presents an even, pale grey surface with a delicate woven texture. Its softly cool tone remains understated, while fine yarn variation gives the cloth gentle visual depth.

pale cool grey plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

The visible colour is a light, cool grey rather than a stark white, creating a calm and muted impression. A fine crosswoven texture can be seen across the surface, with subtle tonal shifts where the yarns catch the light. The cloth appears softly matte, without a pronounced sheen or visible motif. No composition, width or rub-test specification is supplied for this colourway, so the image provides the clearest guide to its fine woven character.

How to use it

Pair this pale cool grey with chalky whites, weathered timber and soft blue-grey accents for a quiet, airy room. Its restrained texture can also temper darker charcoal or walnut furnishings without competing with them.

Use the pale grey ground to bring a quiet, lightly textured finish to upholstery or drapery.

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