Chestnut-brown fringed diagonal stripe over a pale, finely textured ground

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Mark Alexander

Embellir Chestnut

Name: Embellir Chestnut
Brand: Mark Alexander

Embellir Chestnut pairs a pale, finely textured ground with a broad chestnut-brown band sweeping diagonally across the cloth. The stripe has a visibly raised, fringed surface that gives this colourway considerable tactile depth.

deep chestnut brown stripe medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The close view shows fine, closely set texture across the light ground, contrasted by darker chestnut threads running through the wide diagonal band. Its warm brown tone reads as softened and earthy rather than bright, while the uneven fringe catches the light along both edges. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification, so project-specific suitability should be assessed before ordering.

How to use it

The warm chestnut-and-pale combination would add depth to a light upholstered chair, headboard or occasional seat, especially alongside ivory, oatmeal and natural timber. Position the diagonal band where its fringed edge can be appreciated up close.

Use the warm chestnut stripe to bring tactile contrast to pale upholstery or tailored seating.

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