Warm grey woven trim with repeated charcoal stitched motifs and ribbed edges

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Mark Alexander

Cousu Charcoal

Cousu Charcoal is shown as a narrow, softly curved woven band with a warm grey ground and regularly spaced charcoal motifs. Its restrained contrast gives the design a quietly tailored character.

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About this fabric

The pale warm-grey ground has a tactile woven appearance, while the darker charcoal details create a clear, measured rhythm along the band. Raised ribbed borders run along both edges, giving the trim a defined outline and emphasising its narrow construction. Small, irregular charcoal motifs sit within the central field rather than forming a dense overall pattern. The balance of cool charcoal and warmer grey makes this colourway understated but still visibly decorative.

How to use it

Use Cousu Charcoal to edge a warm grey or stone-upholstered chair, or to finish charcoal-toned curtains where its small repeated pattern can be seen at close range. The ribbed border is especially suited to neat, tailored detailing.

Use the charcoal detailing to add definition to upholstered edges, cushions or tailored window treatments.

Mark Alexander Accent Ii Fabric

Specification

Composition: 96% Linen 3% Wool 1% Polyester
Size: Width - 2cm (0.75")
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free, Masters of Linen
Sample size: 12cm x 12cm

Specification as published by Mark Alexander. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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