Dove-grey pastoral figures and floral bouquets on an ivory scenic fabric

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Lelievre

Beaux Jours - Cendre

Name: Beaux Jours - Cendre
Brand: Lelievre
SKU: 6491-01

Beaux Jours - Cendre presents an airy pastoral scene in soft dove grey against a warm ivory ground. Flowering branches, birds, figures and generous floral bouquets create a distinctly French decorative composition.

dove grey on ivory floral large formal drapery

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About this fabric

The monochrome Cendre colourway combines delicate grey foliage with larger bouquets of roses and leaves, while small pastoral figures and birds animate the open ground. Its cool, ash-like drawing sits gently against the creamy ivory background, giving the design a quieter, softened character than a high-contrast toile. The detailed surface appears light and finely rendered, making it particularly suited to drapery where the full scenic repeat can remain visible. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Cendre for full-length curtains in a warm ivory or pale stone room, pairing its cool dove-grey scenes with natural wood and restrained floral accents. The low-contrast palette also works well as a calm backdrop to painted furniture.

Use the cool dove-grey pastoral scenes to bring gentle French formality to curtains and soft furnishings.

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