Warm shell-cream open-weave fabric with irregular knotted lattice texture

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Kirkby Design

Knot Shell

Name: Knot Shell
Brand: Kirkby Design

Knot Shell has a softly luminous shell-cream ground, crossed by fine yarns that form an irregular, open lattice. The loose construction gives the surface a delicate, tactile character as light passes through it.

warm shell cream textured medium relaxed drapery

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About this fabric

The close-up reveals slim vertical strands gathered into uneven horizontal bands, creating knotted openings rather than a rigid geometric repeat. Its warm ivory and pale beige tones remain gentle and low-contrast, with slightly denser intersections adding subtle depth. The airy weave reads as a light cloth suited to drapery, while the supplied specification notes that no performance features are recorded for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Knot Shell for relaxed curtains or sheer-style panels where its warm shell tone can soften daylight without introducing strong colour. Pair it with chalky whites, pale timber and natural woven textures to echo the open, handmade-looking structure.

An airy shell-cream open weave with an irregular knotted grid, ideal for softly filtered curtains and relaxed window treatments.

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