Pale greige taupe woven fabric with ivory stepped bars and subtle slub texture

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Clarke & Clarke

Parallel Linen

Name: Parallel Linen
Brand: Clarke & Clarke
SKU: CCF0519-03

Origins FabricCCF0519-03

Parallel Linen presents a quiet pale greige-taupe ground crossed by softly raised ivory bars. Its low-contrast geometric layout gives the swatch a calm, tactile character rather than a strongly graphic finish.

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About this fabric

The warm greige-taupe base is lightly flecked and woven, while the ivory rectangular bars form interrupted horizontal and vertical groupings across the surface. Subtle tonal variation in the ground keeps the pattern softly dimensional, with the raised-looking bars catching the light more gently than a printed motif. At 313 gsm and 136 cm wide, this is a versatile mid-weight textile suited to both upholstery and drapery. The pattern repeat measures 11.7 cm vertically by 8.5 cm horizontally, giving the design a measured, medium-scale rhythm.

How to use it

Pair this pale greige taupe with chalky whites, warm oak and softly weathered stone for a restful, textural scheme. Its muted contrast works particularly well on occasional upholstery, Roman blinds or relaxed curtains where the stepped bar pattern can be seen at close range.

Use this softly structured greige taupe in relaxed upholstery, blinds or full-length curtains.

Clarke & Clarke Origins Fabric

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 8.5 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Usable width: 136 cm
Vertical repeat: 11.7 cm
Weight: 313 gsm

Specification as published by Clarke & Clarke. 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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