Simon Houlding Upholstery
Close-up of ink-blue and ivory woven herringbone with tactile diagonal texture Swaffer

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Galdana Ink

Weave Fabric

Galdana Ink combines an inky blue base with fine ivory yarns in a tightly woven, directional herringbone. The result is a cool, quietly graphic surface with visible depth across the swatch.

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About this fabric

This close-up shows a dense textile built from alternating diagonal lines that meet in a repeating chevron formation. Ink-blue and charcoal-toned yarns sit alongside pale ivory threads, creating a softly broken pattern rather than a flat block colour. The compact weave has a tactile, lightly ridged surface, while the mixed yarn tones allow the pattern to shift subtly as it catches the light. Its tailored geometry gives the colourway a composed, smart appearance.

How to use it

Use Galdana Ink on a tailored armchair, dining chair or sofa where its cool blue depth can anchor ivory, grey and natural timber accents. The small-scale herringbone texture also works well alongside plain linens and softly textured neutrals.

The cool ink-blue ground and ivory flecks give this tailored woven texture a crisp, architectural feel on upholstered seating.

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To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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