Warm terracotta Carnelian fabric with a compact pebbled weave and subtle russet depth

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Mark Alexander

Tosca Carnelian

Name: Tosca Carnelian
Brand: Mark Alexander

Tosca Carnelian has the earthy warmth of fired clay, combining russet-brown depth with a softly softened terracotta tone. The close-up swatch reveals a compact woven surface with quiet, all-over texture rather than a printed motif.

warm russet terracotta plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as a warm, clay-like terracotta, with a dusky russet cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright or orange. The visible surface is tightly woven and finely pebbled, formed by tiny irregular yarn marks that create gentle tonal variation across the cloth. Its restrained pattern and tactile finish make it well suited to upholstered furniture where colour and texture should work together without competing for attention. No composition, width, rub test or other performance specification has been supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Tosca Carnelian to bring a grounded, sun-warmed note to an armchair, sofa or headboard, pairing its russet terracotta tone with aged wood, warm neutrals and muted creams.

A warm, tactile terracotta weave for upholstered pieces that benefit from subtle surface interest.

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