Description
These pencil pleat curtains carry the Acanthus foliage pattern, a scrolling design of large leaves drawn from the William Morris archive. The pattern is woven in, not printed: it is a jacquard, so the leaves are built into the cloth as a raised, textured motif rather than laid on the surface. The photographs show a soft beige ground with the foliage picked out in a paler ivory-cream, giving a tonal, low-contrast look that reads as texture across the room rather than a bold graphic. They are sold as a pair and are made from 100% polyester.
Pencil pleat is the most flexible of the standard headings, gathering the fabric into a neat row of upright folds along a taped top with three pocket positions for the hooks. That means they suit almost any track or pole and can be hung on rings or gliders, which makes them an easy fit for a living room, a bedroom or a study where you want a settled, traditional finish. The tonal palette sits happily against painted walls in sage, stone or off-white, and works with wood furniture and neutral upholstery without competing for attention. A matching cushion in the same design is shown alongside them.
Each pair is fully lined, which gives the curtains their weight and a clean hang, helps them drape into even folds and reduces the light coming through a window. The jacquard weave gives the cloth its body and the leaf pattern its depth. They come in eight made-up sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, so you can match both the width of your window and the drop you need. Being polyester, the cloth is stable and holds its shape well between washes. Check your track or pole length before choosing a width, allowing for the fullness a gathered heading needs.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Acanthus foliage jacquard, tonal beige and ivory |
| Construction |
Woven jacquard, fully lined, pencil pleat heading |
| Size |
117 x 137cm to 229 x 229cm (per pair) |
| Sold as |
Pair of curtains |
Frequently Asked
Do these curtains come as a pair?
Yes. Each purchase is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels to dress both sides of a single window.
Will pencil pleat curtains fit my pole or track?
Pencil pleat is a versatile heading with a taped top and three hook pocket positions, so it works on most standard poles and tracks using rings or gliders.
How do I choose the right size?
Sizes run from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm. Measure your track or pole width and the drop you want, and allow extra width for the gathered fullness a pencil pleat needs.
What is jacquard and how is the pattern made?
Jacquard means the foliage design is woven into the fabric rather than printed on top, which gives the leaves a raised, textured feel and adds depth to the cloth.
Are these curtains lined?
Yes, they are fully lined. The lining adds weight for a clean, even drape and cuts down the amount of light passing through the window.
What colour are they?
The cloth is a soft beige with the leaf pattern picked out in a paler ivory-cream, giving a gentle tonal effect rather than a strong contrast.