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Close-up of heathered mauve-purple woven fabric with soft folds and texture

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Alchemy Heather

Alchemy Fabric

Alchemy Heather is a softly lustrous woven fabric in a muted mauve-purple tone. The surface has a gentle heathered look that gives the colour depth without any pattern.

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About this fabric

Shown here in a cool, dusty mauve with purple undertones, Alchemy Heather has a subtly crinkled, lightly textured weave that catches the light along the folds. The composition is 56% cotton and 44% polyester, giving it a balanced natural feel with added durability. At 140cm wide and with no pattern repeat, it is straightforward to cut and make up for a clean, uninterrupted finish. The colour reads refined rather than bright, with darker shadowed areas that add contrast and a more luxurious sense of depth.

How to use it

This shade sits beautifully with pale greys, charcoal and soft plaster tones, or as a gentle accent against warm wood and brass. Use it for upholstered pieces, relaxed drapes or cushions where the heathered purple can add colour without overpowering a room.

A muted purple tone that works well for tailored upholstery or elegant curtains.

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