Charcoal and warm stone abstract jagged weave with tactile raised texture

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Scion

Makoto Tortoiseshell

Name: Makoto Tortoiseshell
Brand: Scion
SKU: SCF0041-04

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Makoto Tortoiseshell brings together a deep charcoal ground and warm stone-coloured irregular forms in a densely textured woven surface. The close-up reveals contrasting yarns and a broken, organic pattern that shifts between sharp fragments and softer blurred edges.

charcoal and warm stone abstract medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

At 529 gsm, this is a substantial textile with a visibly compact construction and 92 threads per centimetre, making it particularly suited to upholstery. The charcoal and near-black areas give the colourway a cool, deep base, while the taupe-stone accents prevent it from reading as flat or stark. Its abstract, vertically energetic motif has a 38 cm vertical repeat and 16.5 cm horizontal repeat, creating lively variation across a chair, headboard or sofa. With a 137 cm usable width and a standard 30 m length, the fabric offers practical scope for larger upholstery projects.

How to use it

Use Makoto Tortoiseshell on a statement armchair, occasional chair or sofa, pairing its charcoal depth with warm timber, aged bronze and stone-painted walls. Echo the lighter taupe threads through plain cushions or a softly neutral rug rather than introducing another busy pattern.

A substantial charcoal-and-stone woven for upholstered seating, where its irregular pattern adds depth without relying on bright colour.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 16.5 cm
Standard length: 30 m
Threads per cm: 92
Usable width: 137 cm
Vertical repeat: 38 cm
Weight: 529 gsm

Specification as published by Scion. 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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