Near-black charcoal woven textile with subtle smoky vertical texture

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Mark Alexander

Silken Thicket

Silken Thicket presents a near-black charcoal ground with a low-contrast, smoky texture. The close-up shows a quiet woven grain and softened tonal variation rather than a pronounced motif.

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as deep charcoal bordering on black, with subtle lighter haze lending the surface a gently weathered depth. Fine, closely set threads create a restrained vertical grain, while faint cloudy shifts move across the swatch as the light catches it. No performance features are noted for this fabric, so its appeal here is the quietly sophisticated colour and tactile woven appearance.

How to use it

Use the near-black charcoal tone to bring depth to a tailored sofa, occasional chair or full-length curtain, balancing it with warm timber, aged metal or softer grey textiles. Its low-contrast texture works especially well where a dark surface is wanted without a strong pattern.

Its near-black charcoal tone and restrained woven texture suit tailored upholstery, curtains or layered schemes.

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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