Deep indigo and ivory woven textile with staggered horizontal block stripes

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Mark Alexander

Boardwalk Indigo

Name: Boardwalk Indigo
Brand: Mark Alexander

Boardwalk Indigo has a cool, graphic character, with deep indigo bands set against softly contrasting ivory. Its close-up reveals a tactile woven surface and a carefully stepped arrangement of horizontal blocks.

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About this fabric

The catalogue identifies Boardwalk Indigo as a fabric, with no performance features noted. Visually, the design is built from alternating dark and pale horizontal bands, broken into staggered rectangular sections rather than a continuous stripe. Small, closely woven details give the indigo areas a gently peppered texture, while the lighter sections bring definition and contrast. The overall effect is structured and architectural, with the depth of the dark blue giving the pattern a quietly confident finish.

How to use it

Use this cool indigo-and-ivory colourway on a tailored chair, bench or pair of cushions where its stepped geometry can read clearly. It also brings crisp definition to a calm room of chalky neutrals, pale timber and brushed metal.

A cool, structured indigo-and-ivory stripe for tailored upholstery, cushions or composed window treatments.

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