Warm taupe-beige fabric with soft sheen, fine grain and horizontal draped folds

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Mark Alexander

Silken Brush

Silken Brush has a warm taupe-beige colour with a softly luminous surface. In the swatch, loose folds create shifting horizontal bands of light and shade across the cloth.

warm taupe beige plain none luxe drapery

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About this fabric

The colour sits between taupe and beige, with a muted warmth that becomes lighter where the surface catches the light and deeper in the folds. Its fluid handle is visible in the broad, relaxed drape, while the close surface shows a fine, understated grain rather than a pronounced motif. Tonal horizontal variation gives the plain cloth depth without introducing a distinct pattern. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this warm taupe-beige colourway for full-length curtains or softly gathered blinds, where its gentle sheen can move between pale beige highlights and deeper taupe shadows. It would bring a quiet, softly polished finish to rooms layered with natural timber, chalky neutrals or warm stone.

Its warm taupe-beige tone and fluid sheen suit full-length curtains, relaxed Roman blinds and softly gathered treatments.

Mark Alexander Silken Fabric

Specification

Composition: 46% Cotton 33% Silk 12% Mohair 9% Polyester
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 10,000 Careful Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Silk / Silk blend, Velvet
Sample size: 15.5cm x 15.5cm
Wyzenbeek: 40,000

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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