Near-black charcoal textile with a softly mottled, low-sheen surface

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Kirkby Design

Smooth Indian Ink

Name: Smooth Indian Ink
Brand: Kirkby Design

Smooth Indian Ink is a deep charcoal textile with an almost-black appearance and a softly mottled surface. Its restrained, low-sheen finish gives the colour a quiet sense of depth rather than a stark flatness.

deep charcoal black plain none smart upholstery

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

About this fabric

Smooth Indian Ink is catalogued as a fabric, with no performance features noted in the supplied specification. The image shows a dense-looking, plain textile surface with a fine, subdued grain and no visible motif. Its charcoal-black tone is cool and understated, while slight tonal variation across the surface prevents it from appearing completely solid. This is a composed colourway suited to upholstery where a dark, even ground is wanted without a glossy finish.

How to use it

Use this deep charcoal-black colourway on a tailored sofa, armchair or dining chair to create a strong, quiet anchor. Pair it with pale timber, chalky walls or warm metal accents to soften the near-black tone.

A near-black charcoal plain fabric for tailored upholstery and calm, contemporary interiors.

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