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Papyrus curtains with oversized olive botanical leaves beside a sunlit window

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House of Hackney

BABYLON Cotton Linen Curtain - Papyrus / Willow

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BABYLON Cotton Linen Curtain in Papyrus / Willow shows oversized, layered leaves in muted willow olive and dark brown across a warm papyrus ground. In the photographed window dressing, the pattern forms strong vertical folds while the pale background keeps the overall effect light.

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About this fabric

The large botanical leaves are outlined in near-black and brown, with layered olive foliage that varies from pale willow to deeper mossy green. The papyrus background reads as a soft warm cream, creating clear contrast without the brightness of a stark white ground. The cotton linen curtain is shown gathered into full-length pleats, where the visible cloth has a softly matte, lightly textured appearance. No performance features or further specification data are supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this papyrus-and-willow colourway for full-length curtains against warm plaster, stone or aged timber, allowing the dark leaf outlines to echo iron, walnut or bronze accents. Keep surrounding upholstery quieter so the large foliage remains the room’s main visual statement.

The papyrus ground softens the deep olive and dark leaf outlines, making this a striking but grounded choice for full-length curtains.

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To stand against it

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