Soft straw-yellow silk swatch with subtle horizontal slubs and gentle sheen

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Colefax and Fowler

Pamina Yellow

Pamina Yellow is a softly glowing silk with a warm straw tone and a gently slubbed surface that catches the light in fine horizontal striations.

soft straw yellow plain none luxe drapery

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% silk and measuring approximately 138cm wide, this colourway has no visible repeat, making the plain surface feel especially calm and continuous. The yellow reads warm rather than bright, with a mellow golden cast that is softened by the natural variation of the silk yarn. Under light, the cloth shows a subtle lustre and fine textural lines across the face, giving the swatch depth without any pattern. The overall effect is refined and fluid, suited to a luxurious finish that still feels understated.

How to use it

This soft yellow works beautifully on full-length curtains where its gentle sheen can lift a room without shouting for attention. Pair it with pale woods, chalky paintwork and warm neutrals to keep the look airy and composed.

Use for elegant curtains or occasional upholstery where a gentle glow is wanted.

Colefax and Fowler Pamina Silks Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Silk
Width: 138cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Fire code: √BM
Care code: Q 8 + T 3

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. 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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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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