Charcoal and ivory acanthus leaves in a dense, engraved-looking textile repeat

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Morris & Co.

Pure Acanthus Weave Black Ink

Name: Pure Acanthus Weave Black Ink
Brand: Morris & Co.
SKU: MOF0089-01

Pure Morris North Fabrics FabricMOF0089-01

Pure Acanthus Weave in Black Ink presents Morris’s scrolling acanthus foliage in a cool, charcoal-led palette. Pale ivory and stone leaves stand out against the dark ground with a finely drawn, engraved quality.

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About this fabric

Black Ink sets the scrolling acanthus into a cool charcoal-grey ground, with pale stone and ivory leaves picked out in fine dark linework. The close, all-over layout gives the 85 cm vertical and 65.2 cm horizontal repeat a richly layered, almost engraved appearance. At 312 gsm and 155 threads per cm, the cloth has a substantial, closely made handle suited to upholstery as well as drapery. Its 130 cm usable width and 30 m standard length provide practical coverage for coordinated interior schemes.

How to use it

Pair this cool black-and-ivory colourway with warm timber, aged metal and plain ivory upholstery to soften its graphic contrast. Used on a reading chair, sofa or full-length curtains, the dense acanthus pattern creates a formal focal point without introducing bright colour.

Use this cool charcoal and ivory colourway to bring ornate, high-contrast botanical depth to upholstery, curtains or blinds.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 65.2 cm
Standard length: 30 m
Threads per cm: 155
Usable width: 130 cm
Vertical repeat: 85 cm
Weight: 312 gsm

Specification as published by Morris & Co.. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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