Muted cement-grey fabric with fine irregular vertical stripes in soft folds

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Mark Alexander

Windward Cement

Name: Windward Cement
Brand: Mark Alexander

Windward Cement is shown as a softly gathered curtain in a cool cement-grey palette. Fine vertical lines shift between pale grey, ivory and deeper charcoal through the folds.

muted cement grey stripe small relaxed drapery

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About this fabric

The design is made up of narrow, irregular vertical stripes, giving the surface a gently hand-drawn rhythm rather than a strict uniform line. Its cement-grey ground is softened by warm ivory and charcoal accents, creating visible tonal depth without a bright contrast. The fabric falls into fluid, lightweight-looking folds at the hem, making its drapery character especially clear in this image. No further composition, width or performance specification is supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use this cool grey colourway for full-length curtains where its fine striping can emphasise height without overpowering the room. Pair it with warm plaster, timber and earthy flooring to draw out the subtle beige-grey tones visible alongside the cement shade.

A cool cement-grey stripe that brings quiet movement to full-length curtains and relaxed interiors.

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