Two folded strips show Bordure Chestnut’s mottled chestnut-brown looped texture

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Mark Alexander

Bordure Chestnut

Name: Bordure Chestnut
Brand: Mark Alexander

Bordure Chestnut is shown as a dense, chunky looped textile with a softly shaggy surface. Its chestnut-brown and taupe fibres create a warm, mottled appearance rather than a flat solid colour.

mottled chestnut brown plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The close-up reveals irregular looped yarns packed into a substantial, heavily textured weave. Chestnut brown, taupe and deeper brown strands mingle across the surface, giving the colourway a softly shaded, earthy depth. The raised loops catch the light unevenly, shifting between lighter grey-brown highlights and darker recesses. Its visibly weighty construction makes it a natural choice for upholstery where tactile texture is part of the look.

How to use it

Pair Bordure Chestnut with warm timber, aged leather and quiet neutral walls, allowing its layered chestnut and taupe tones to add depth to a relaxed chair or sofa.

Use this chunky chestnut-brown texture to bring depth and tactile warmth to upholstered seating.

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