Close-up of charcoal grey woven fabric with fine pale flecks and nubby texture

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Romo

Aikana Indian Ink

Name: Aikana Indian Ink
Brand: Romo

Aikana Indian Ink is a deep charcoal-grey textile with a fine, closely textured weave. Tiny pale flecks move across the dark ground, giving the surface a softly mottled, dimensional appearance.

charcoal grey fleck textured small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The colour reads as a cool near-black charcoal rather than a flat black, with subtle grey variation visible throughout the weave. Fine light threads and small irregular flecks create a delicate salt-and-pepper effect across the surface. Its compact, nubby texture gives the fabric a quietly tactile character while keeping the overall look tailored and restrained. This dark colourway is particularly suited to upholstery where a refined, textured finish is preferred.

How to use it

Use Indian Ink on a sofa, occasional chair or upholstered headboard to anchor a room with cool charcoal depth. Balance its dark tone with pale timber, chalky walls or soft grey textiles so the fine flecking remains visible.

Use this cool charcoal weave to give sofas, dining chairs and headboards a tailored, tactile finish.

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