Warm paprika-red ribbed fabric with narrow vertical channels and subtle pile shading

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Kirkby Design

Cast Paprika

Name: Cast Paprika
Brand: Kirkby Design

Cast Paprika brings a warm, earthy red tone to the Utility collection, with slim vertical ribs running consistently across the surface. The directional texture creates gentle shifts between brighter and deeper paprika shades as the light moves across the cloth.

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About this fabric

The swatch has a softly shaded, ribbed surface with closely spaced vertical channels rather than a printed motif. Its paprika-red colour sits between terracotta and brick, giving the fabric a muted warmth and substantial visual depth. The vertical construction would emphasise clean lines on an upholstered chair, headboard or sofa. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Pair Cast Paprika with warm neutrals, aged timber and dark metal, using its brick-red depth as an enveloping accent on a reading chair or banquette. The narrow vertical ribs can also reinforce tall, tailored silhouettes.

Use this warm paprika shade on upholstered seating to add depth without overwhelming a room.

Kirkby Design Utility Fabric

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