Pale Ciel blue-grey plain textile with a fine, softly textured weave

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Lelievre

Absolu - Ciel

Name: Absolu - Ciel
Brand: Lelievre
SKU: 3241-01

Absolu Fabric3241-01

Absolu - Ciel is a very pale blue-grey textile with a calm, almost misted appearance. Its plain face is enlivened by a subtle fine weave that gives the cool shade gentle surface depth.

pale blue-grey plain none smart drapery

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About this fabric

The Ciel colourway reads as a soft, desaturated blue-grey rather than a bright or saturated blue, creating a distinctly cool impression in the swatch. A delicate woven texture is visible across the otherwise plain surface, catching the light with restrained variation. The fine, even appearance suggests a drapery-led application where the colour can remain quiet and atmospheric. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Ciel for full-length curtains in a cool, light-filled room, pairing it with chalky whites, pale oak and muted grey-blue upholstery. Its softened blue tone also works well as a tranquil layer against deeper slate or navy accents.

A cool, softly textured blue-grey for understated curtains and relaxed tonal schemes.

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