Simon Houlding Upholstery
Cool fossil-grey woven fabric with pale broken vertical mineral-like markings

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Makoto Fossil

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Makoto Fossil pairs a cool fossil-grey ground with pale, irregular vertical forms that resemble weathered fragments or mineral markings. Its closely textured weave gives the colourway a softly varied, tactile surface rather than a flat grey appearance.

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About this fabric

This substantial woven fabric weighs 529 gsm and has a dense construction of 92 threads per cm, making it well suited to upholstery. The design is formed from broken vertical marks in several shades of grey, with pale shapes standing out against a darker, grain-like ground. A 38 cm vertical repeat and 16.5 cm horizontal repeat give the pattern a noticeable but controlled medium scale. With a 137 cm usable width and a standard 30 m length, it is practical for coordinated upholstery projects.

How to use it

Use Makoto Fossil on an armchair, sofa or upholstered headboard where its cool grey tone can soften stronger colours while its pale mineral-like markings add movement. Pair it with chalky whites, charcoal, weathered timber and brushed metal for a calm, contemporary scheme.

Use this cool, tactile grey upholstery to bring quiet pattern and layered texture to seating.

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To stand against it

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