Warm henna terracotta fabric with dark brown serpentine marbling and subtle surface texture

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Zoffany

Serpentine Henna

Name: Serpentine Henna
Brand: Zoffany
SKU: ZOF0072-02

Serpentine Henna brings a warm, earthen character to the Phaedra Fabrics collection, with a henna-terrracotta ground threaded by dark, fluid marbling. The vertically flowing design has the irregular look of layered stone or smoke, while the surface catches the light with subtle textile texture.

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About this fabric

This 280 gsm fabric is 139 cm wide, with a 62.5 cm vertical repeat and a 70 cm horizontal repeat that establish the pattern's substantial, undulating scale. Its warm terracotta base shifts gently across the swatch, while deep brown and near-black lines carve out sinuous channels and irregular mineral-like patches. The 128 threads-per-cm construction gives the cloth a closely made appearance, balancing the expressive pattern with a refined surface. Supplied in a standard 50 m length, Serpentine Henna is a versatile mid-weight choice for both upholstery and drapery.

How to use it

Use Serpentine Henna to envelop a reading chair, bench or statement curtain in a room needing warm, earthy colour. Pair the henna terracotta with aged timber, dark leather and quiet neutral walls so the brown marbling remains defined rather than overwhelming.

Use the warm henna ground to bring depth to upholstery, cushions or full-length curtains, with dark brown accents echoing timber and leather.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 70 cm
Standard length: 50 m
Threads per cm: 128
Usable width: 139 cm
Vertical repeat: 62.5 cm
Weight: 280 gsm

Specification as published by Zoffany. 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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