Close-up of warm eggshell beige plain fabric with fine texture and subtle sheen

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Mark Alexander

Silken Eggshell

Silken Eggshell is a quiet, warm-toned neutral with the soft visual presence of fine, closely woven cloth. Its plain surface is gently varied by a restrained sheen that appears lighter across the centre of the swatch.

warm eggshell beige plain none smart drapery

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as muted eggshell beige, sitting between a pale taupe and a softened stone shade rather than a crisp cream. The surface is plain and finely textured, with subtle vertical grain visible across the image. A low, satin-like lustre catches the light without making the colour appear bright or glossy. Its visually light, even construction makes it particularly well suited to drapery applications where a calm neutral finish is wanted.

How to use it

Use Silken Eggshell for full-length curtains, relaxed Roman blinds or layered window treatments in rooms with warm timber, chalky walls and softly contrasting taupe upholstery. Its understated beige tone can also temper darker bronze, walnut or charcoal accents without becoming stark.

Use this softly luminous eggshell beige to bring quiet warmth and a polished finish to curtains or blinds.

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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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