Antique ivory fabric with subtle rounded cartouche motifs and fine vertical texture

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Mark Alexander

Cartouche Antique White

Name: Cartouche Antique White
Brand: Mark Alexander

Cartouche Antique White pairs a softly warm ivory ground with almost tone-on-tone cartouche motifs. The fine surface catches the light gently, revealing the pattern without breaking the calm of the colourway.

soft antique ivory geometric medium formal drapery

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About this fabric

This colourway is built around a pale antique-white base, subtly warmer than a stark optic white. Repeated rounded cartouche forms emerge in delicate relief across the surface, while fine vertical striations add a quiet woven texture. The close tonal contrast keeps the pattern understated, allowing the fabric to read as a softly patterned cloth from a distance. Its light, fine appearance makes it especially suited to drapery where the motif can remain elegant rather than dominant.

How to use it

Use it for full-length curtains in a warm white, stone or pale taupe scheme, where the antique ivory tone can soften crisp architectural finishes. Pair with aged brass, painted timber and lightly textured upholstery for a composed, classical room.

A restrained ivory ground with barely-there cartouche embroidery for quietly classical curtains.

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