Kvadrat Jaali Fabric

Jaali is an archi­tec­tural woolen uphol­stery textile designed by Doshi Levien, defined by its subtle inter­play of pattern, texture, and light. Named after the Hindi word for ​“net” or ​“grid,” Jaali reveals a fine hexag­o­nal lattice when seen up close, while from a distance, it takes on the appear­ance of a rich, textured surface.

Constructed from two tone-on-tone unicol­ored yarns, Jaali balances struc­ture with soft­ness. Its smooth, flat base contrasts with the deli­cately raised motif, creat­ing a gentle three-dimen­sional effect through the play of light and shadow. Though the pattern is direc­tion­less, the drop-like shapes that make up the grid evoke quiet graphic move­ment and a sense of rhythm.

Jaali is offered in 20 metic­u­lously curated color­ways. These were distilled from over 1500 woven samples and devel­oped as a natural exten­sion of the palettes from Lila and Raas, two earlier Kvadrat textiles by Doshi Levien. The design­ers expanded the range with nuanced, unex­pected neutrals — designed to feel both fresh and quietly versatile.

Nipa Doshi: ​“We aim to intro­duce colors that feel new but remain usable. Our approach is subtle, because we want the textiles to support long-term use and creative freedom.”

Combin­ing light­ness with archi­tec­tural clarity, Jaali is equally at home in private inte­ri­ors and public spaces. Its palette and pattern pair effort­lessly with other Kvadrat textiles, espe­cially Lila and Raas, offer­ing rich possi­bil­i­ties for layered, tactile compositions.