Description
These are pencil pleat curtains woven in a matt jacquard, carrying the Acorn design across a warm saffron-gold ground. Rather than being printed, the pattern is worked into the cloth itself, so the trailing branches sit as a soft tonal relief that catches the light differently as it moves across the folds. The design is a William Morris pattern, first drawn in 1879 from the original hand-printing blocks, and here it reads as a gentle, all-over botanical without any harsh contrast. The curtains are made from 100% polyester and are sold as a pair, fully lined, with a 5 inch pencil pleat header sewn along the top.
They suit a living room or bedroom where you want warmth and pattern without a bold feature colour, and the saffron tone sits happily against neutral and stone-grey walls, natural wood furniture and cream upholstery. The pencil pleat header gathers the fabric into even, upright folds and hangs from curtain hooks on a track or a pole, which gives you a traditional, softly ruffled top that works with most fittings. Because the lining is included, they hang with body and help soften light and draughts at the window.
Being polyester, the fabric holds its shape well, resists creasing and keeps its colour over time, which is part of why the maker specifies dry clean and cool iron only rather than a machine wash. The jacquard construction gives a subtle sheen and a little weight to the drape, so the folds fall cleanly to the floor. Do check your measurements carefully, as these are offered across several widths and drops. Acorn appears elsewhere in the range as cushions and throws, so you can carry the same pattern through a room if you wish.
Specification
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Design |
Acorn tonal floral, a 1879 William Morris pattern |
| Construction |
Matt jacquard, fully lined, 5" pencil pleat header |
| Size |
117x137cm to 228x228cm (per pair) |
| Sold as |
Pair of curtains |
| Washing |
Dry clean only |
| Ironing |
Cool iron |
Frequently Asked
Are these curtains sold as a pair?
Yes, each order is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels ready to hang together across your window.
How do I hang pencil pleat curtains?
The 5 inch pencil pleat header takes curtain hooks, which let you hang the curtains from either a track or a pole depending on your fitting.
Can I machine wash them?
No, the maker specifies dry clean only, with a cool iron if needed, so we would keep to that to protect the jacquard fabric.
Is the pattern printed or woven in?
The Acorn design is woven into the cloth as a matt jacquard, which is why it reads as a soft tonal relief rather than a flat printed motif.
What sizes are available?
They come in several widths and drops, from 117 by 137cm up to 228 by 228cm per pair, so please check both measurements against your window.
Are they lined?
Yes, the curtains are fully lined, which adds body to the drape and helps soften light and draughts at the window.