Cool storm-grey sheer with vertical striations and a softly nubby woven surface

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Mark Alexander

Bora Storm

Name: Bora Storm
Brand: Mark Alexander

Bora Storm is a pale, cool grey sheer with a softly irregular vertical texture. Its fine, translucent appearance is varied by gently changing bands of denser and more open weave.

cool pale storm grey textured small relaxed drapery

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About this fabric

The close-up reveals a quiet storm-grey ground crossed by narrow vertical striations, giving the surface subtle movement without a printed motif. Fine horizontal threads create a lightly nubby texture within the elongated bands, while the sheer construction keeps the colour delicate rather than dense. In changing light, the cooler grey passages recede and the brighter threads catch softly, creating a calm, atmospheric effect. As part of Mark Alexander’s Timeless Linen Sheers collection, this colourway is particularly suited to windows where a softly textured, filtered finish is wanted.

How to use it

Pair Bora Storm with chalky whites, pale oak and brushed metal for a cool, quiet scheme. Its pale grey tone also works well as a light-filtering layer against deeper charcoal or blue-grey upholstery.

Use this cool grey sheer to soften bright windows while retaining a light, airy feel.

Mark Alexander Timeless Linen Sheers Fabric

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