Muted umber-brown fabric with large, low-contrast leafy botanical motifs

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Mark Alexander

Siam Umber

Name: Siam Umber
Brand: Mark Alexander

Siam Umber reads as a quiet, smoky brown across the swatch, with a darker ground and softly lifted botanical forms. The large leafy silhouettes are tonal rather than sharply contrasted, giving the pattern depth without brightness.

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About this fabric

Siam Umber is a deep, muted brown with a slightly grey cast, rather than a warm reddish umber. Large branching stems and layered, elongated leaves form a low-contrast botanical repeat, with the motif emerging through a subtle change in surface and tone. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use the smoky umber on a statement chair, headboard or full-length curtain where its subdued botanical pattern can add depth without overwhelming the room. Pair it with warm wood and softly contrasting neutral textiles to bring out the colour’s grey-brown character.

A smoky umber ground and tonal foliage bring quiet depth to upholstery or curtains.

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