Taupe-grey plaid upholstery fabric with charcoal, beige and brown woven checks

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Moons

Skye - Shale

Name: Skye - Shale
Brand: Moons

Misc Fabric

Skye - Shale is a softly weathered plaid in taupe grey, charcoal, beige and muted brown. Its lightly napped woven surface gives the checks a tactile, relaxed character.

taupe grey plaid plain medium relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The medium-scale plaid is built from broad charcoal and taupe-grey blocks, crossed by warm beige and brown lines that soften the contrast. The colourway reads cool and understated overall, while the brown and oat tones bring a little warmth through the centre of the checks. A fine, grainy weave is visible across the surface, lending the fabric depth rather than a flat printed appearance. Its substantial-looking texture makes it a natural choice for upholstered furniture.

How to use it

Use Skye - Shale on a generous armchair, sofa or headboard where its charcoal blocks can anchor a room without feeling stark. Pair it with warm oak, aged leather and pale stone tones to draw out the plaid’s beige and muted brown threads.

Use this grounded taupe-grey plaid to bring softly rustic depth to upholstered seating and headboards.

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