Pale elephant-grey damask with chalky florals and a softly textured surface

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Mark Alexander

M661 Elephant

Name: M661 Elephant
Brand: Mark Alexander

M661 Elephant presents a pale elephant-grey ground with a quiet, chalky floral damask emerging across the surface. The close-up shows a softly textured finish that gives the pale colour gentle depth rather than a flat, uniform appearance.

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About this fabric

The design is built from scrolling foliage, open blooms and feathery floral forms arranged in a repeating damask pattern. Its cool grey-beige tone is subdued and powdery, while the lighter motif catches across the surface to create a softly weathered contrast. Fine surface variation is visible throughout the swatch, making the pattern feel tactile and atmospheric rather than sharply printed. No further specification data has been supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use M661 Elephant where a calm, light-toned damask is wanted: it would sit comfortably on a classic chair, upholstered headboard or softly tailored curtain alongside chalk, stone and muted timber tones.

Use the chalky elephant-grey damask to bring a composed, softly traditional note to upholstery or window treatments.

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