Close-up of soft dove taupe plain woven fabric with fine natural slubbing

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Titley & Marr

Bordean Dove

Name: Bordean Dove
Brand: Titley & Marr

Bordean Dove is a quietly textured plain weave in a soft dove taupe. The surface reads matte and gently slubby, with fine horizontal striations that give the colourway a relaxed, understated depth.

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Part of the range we hold from Titley & Marr.

About this fabric

This colourway sits in a muted taupe-grey register, with a cool dove cast that softens the overall impression. The weave is visibly open and natural-looking, with subtle irregular slubs and fine cross-threading that stop the surface from feeling flat. No performance features are noted for this fabric, so it is presented here as a straightforward decorative weave rather than a treated upholstery cloth. Its calm, low-contrast finish makes the colour read as a soft neutral rather than a strong statement tone.

How to use it

Use Bordean Dove where you want a woven neutral that won’t compete with timber grain, stone, or linen upholstery. Its cool taupe tone works especially well with pale oak, mushroom paint, and off-white trim.

A calm neutral that layers easily with natural woods and warm whites.

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