Muted lichen taupe woven textile with a tightly flecked, tactile surface

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Zinc Textile

Curtis Lichen

Name: Curtis Lichen
Brand: Zinc Textile

Curtis Lichen is a muted lichen taupe woven fabric with a softly mottled appearance. Its compact surface combines warm grey-brown depth with small pale flecks that catch the light.

muted lichen taupe plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The close-up reveals a dense, even weave rather than a printed motif, with fine pale threads dispersed through the darker taupe ground. Subtle olive-grey undertones give the colour its lichen character, while the flecking keeps the surface from appearing flat. The texture reads as tactile and quietly informal, making the fabric particularly well suited to upholstered furniture. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Pair Curtis Lichen with warm ivory, stone and natural timber for a calm, layered scheme. Its subdued taupe-lichen tone also sits comfortably beside olive, charcoal and aged brass accents.

Use this softly mottled lichen taupe to bring understated texture to upholstered seating.

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