Warm russet red velvet with subtle directional nap shading across its plain surface

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Frieda Rumba Red

Temperleylondonxromoplainvelvet Velvet

Frieda Rumba Red is a richly coloured plain velvet with a warm, russet-red appearance. The close-up shows a softly even surface enlivened by subtle changes in the pile as it catches the light.

warm russet red plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

As a velvet, Frieda Rumba Red has the plush, light-responsive surface associated with this catalogued fabric type. Its red is deep and warm rather than bright scarlet, reading with a restrained russet cast across the swatch. The plain face has no visible motif, allowing the colour and fine pile to provide the visual interest. Slight horizontal and directional tonal shifts are visible where the nap lies differently, giving the surface added depth.

How to use it

Use Frieda Rumba Red on a statement armchair, sofa or headboard where its warm russet depth can anchor a room. Pair it with aged timber, dark metal or soft neutral upholstery to balance the saturated red without competing with its subtle nap shading.

Use this warm russet red velvet to bring rich colour and soft tonal depth to upholstered seating.

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