Dense ink-blue curled textile with near-black depth and subtle navy highlights

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Lelievre

Aruba - Encre

Name: Aruba - Encre
Brand: Lelievre
SKU: 5051-05

Aruba - Encre is a deeply saturated ink-blue textile with an almost black ground and subtle blue variation across its surface. Its dense, curled texture catches the light in small, uneven highlights rather than a uniform sheen.

deep ink blue textured small luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

The image shows a compact, richly textured surface formed by tightly curled, loop-like fibres, giving the cloth a softly irregular appearance. Dark navy and near-black tones sit together, while raised blue curls add depth and prevent the colour from reading as flat. No performance features or further specification data are noted for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use this cool, near-black navy on a statement armchair, sofa or headboard where its tactile surface can soften the depth of the colour. Pair it with pale stone, smoky grey or warm timber to bring out the blue highlights.

A deep, almost-black blue with a dense curled texture that brings tactile depth to upholstered seating.

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