Cool blue-grey embroidered ground with ivory Xs, bars and striped geometric blocks

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Mark Alexander

M657 Indian Blue

Name: M657 Indian Blue
Brand: Mark Alexander

M657 Indian Blue pairs a cool, muted blue-grey ground with ivory embroidered geometry. Repeated X shapes, striped blocks and horizontal bars create a measured, architectural rhythm across the cloth.

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About this fabric

The ground reads as a soft blue-grey rather than a saturated navy, giving the colourway a calm, slightly weathered depth. Ivory linear embroidery defines the varied motifs, including open Xs, grouped vertical stripes and compact rectangular blocks. The even woven surface and moderate visual scale make the pattern feel structured without becoming busy. No performance features are noted for this fabric, so its suitability should be considered alongside the demands of the intended project.

How to use it

Use the blue-grey ground as a cool counterpoint to warm timber, chalky walls or natural linens. The ivory motifs suit a tailored blind, occasional chair or coordinated pair of cushions where their graphic rhythm can be clearly seen.

A cool blue-grey ground and ivory embroidery give this geometric textile a crisp, quietly graphic feel.

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