Faux Dupion Curtaining – Geisha China Blue Cut Length

Description

Overview:

For the look of silk dupion, without the price, this polyester and cotton blend curtain fabric is just the ticket! Geisha China Blue is printed with a stylised Chinoiserie design that’s so elegant, you may want to purchase extra to make more than curtains from it! Read on for more ideas and inspiration.

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 235

Composition: 65% Cotton & 35% Polyester

Width: 140cm / 55.1inch

Pattern Repeat: 69cm H x 72cm V / 27.2inch H x 28.3inch H

Colour:

Shade: Geisha China Blueis printed with a classic porcelain blue palette onto a silken, gleaming white base. These timeless ceramic blue tones form a cool and elegant style-perfect for classic interiors, whether you choose to create curtains or clothing.

Design: Printed with an iconic design of parasol-twirling geisha, wearing exquisite kimono robes and surrounded by sweet sakura trees.

Style: Timeless, elegant, Asian inspired, luxurious- ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms and more.

Properties:

Texture:This Faux Dupion Curtaining has the look of silk dupion curtaining, displaying the silken lustre and characteristic slubs present in Dupion. Therefore, it is smooth but subtly ridged due to the horizontal slubs. The reverse has a matte finish, and the ridged slubs are more prominent.

Handle: This versatile fabric is stable in both width and lengthwise, closely woven, making it strong and hardwearing.

Drape: Geisha China Blue will drape luxuriously and form neat pleats and gathers, providing excellent body, should you choose to use it for dramatic costume or dressmaking.

Garment Suggestions:

Types: Although this is a curtaining fabric, we have seen some truly uniquegarments made from furnishing materials such as kimonos, coats, jackets and blazer styles.

Patterns:Consider patterns such as Joti Duster Jacket, Riva Jacket Patternor The Frame Bag by Hole House Patterns

Other Uses:

Accessories:Create matching garment accessories; clutch and make-up bags, hats and caps.

Furnishings: Furnish your home with this elegant style; blinds, curtains, upholstery (sofa, armchair, etc), dining chairs, scatter cushions. Re-cover old chairs and other furniture for a fresh lease of life.

Upcycling: Try doorstops, draught excluders, etc. Use your smaller scraps to customise denim jackets and jeans with appliqu details.