Pale flax-beige textile with alternating horizontal and vertical ribbed blocks

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Mark Alexander

M658 Flax

Name: M658 Flax
Brand: Mark Alexander

M658 Flax has a pale flax-beige ground and a tightly ordered pattern of rectangular blocks, each filled with fine horizontal or vertical lines. Its softly varied surface catches the light across the alternating directions, giving the neutral colourway subtle depth.

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About this fabric

The design reads as a modern basketweave, with small-to-medium rectangular sections switching between horizontal and vertical linear texture. In this Flax colourway, warm beige is tempered by pale grey threads, creating a restrained, chalky neutral rather than a yellow-toned cream. The close-set lines give the surface a gently tactile appearance while keeping the overall impression calm and architectural. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification data.

How to use it

Use M658 Flax to bring quiet structure to a neutral sitting room, particularly on a tailored chair, ottoman or full-length curtain where the alternating line directions can be appreciated. Pair its pale flax-beige tone with warm oak, putty paint and softly contrasting stone shades.

A quietly tailored neutral with a tactile woven block pattern suited to considered upholstery or curtains.

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Pairs well with

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To sit quietly behind it

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