Deep ruby red fabric with closely spaced vertical ribs and shadowed channels

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Kirkby Design

Sculpt Ruby

Name: Sculpt Ruby
Brand: Kirkby Design

Sculpt Ruby is a richly coloured textile with a finely ribbed vertical surface. Its deep ruby-red shade shifts subtly between brighter ridges and darker recessed channels.

deep ruby red textured small smart upholstery

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See this fabric on Kirkby Design's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The close-set ribs run vertically across the fabric, creating a narrow channel effect with pronounced tactile definition. Its ruby-red tone is deep and saturated, reading warmer and darker within the recessed lines while the raised ribs catch more light. Catalogued as a fabric, Sculpt Ruby has no performance features noted in the supplied specification. The strong directional texture gives this colourway a composed, tailored appearance on upholstery.

How to use it

Use Sculpt Ruby on a statement armchair, sofa or headboard where its deep red tone can provide concentrated colour. Pair it with warm timber, aged brass and quieter neutral textiles to let the vertical ribbing remain the focus.

Use the deep ruby tone and fine vertical ribbing to bring tactile depth to upholstered seating.

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