Black and ivory woven fabric with small irregular animal-spot motifs

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Zinc Textile

Porter Dalmatian

Name: Porter Dalmatian
Brand: Zinc Textile

Porter Dalmatian is a high-contrast woven design, pairing an ivory ground with closely spaced black markings. In this colourway, the irregular motifs read as a lively, textured interpretation of animal spotting rather than neat polka dots.

black and ivory abstract small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The fabric shows a small-scale repeat of broken black shapes arranged across an ivory-white ground. Its woven surface gives the pattern a softly pixelated edge, with the pale background remaining visible between each mark. The strong monochrome contrast makes the design feel graphic and smart, while the irregular shapes prevent it from looking overly formal or rigid. The visible construction has a substantial, structured appearance that suits upholstery applications.

How to use it

Use Porter Dalmatian on a compact armchair, dining seat or statement cushion where its black-and-ivory contrast can act as the room’s graphic focal point. Pair it with plain ivory textiles and warm timber to soften the crisp monochrome effect.

A crisp black-and-ivory woven pattern for tailored upholstery and graphic accent pieces.

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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

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