Oatmeal woven trim with repeating deep teal and charcoal motifs

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Mark Alexander

Cousu Ottanio

Name: Cousu Ottanio
Brand: Mark Alexander

Cousu Ottanio is a narrow, structured woven trim in a warm oatmeal beige, punctuated by small deep teal and charcoal motifs. The coiled presentation shows its flexible tape-like construction and softly raised woven edges.

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About this fabric

The ground is a lightly flecked oatmeal beige, giving the colourway a warm, natural foundation rather than a stark neutral appearance. Small repeating motifs in deep teal and charcoal run along the centre, creating a measured rhythm against the pale ground. Its compact weave and defined edges give the trim a neat, tailored character, while the loops in the photograph show how readily it can follow curves and shaped details. No composition, width, rub-test or performance specification has been supplied.

How to use it

Apply Cousu Ottanio along the front edge of an oatmeal, stone or warm grey upholstered piece, allowing the deep teal motifs to connect with cushions or painted accents. Its narrow scale is particularly suited to piping-like borders, inset panels and discreet detailing.

Use this oatmeal-toned woven trim to define upholstery edges, cushions or panels, with the teal motifs adding a restrained decorative accent.

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