Harriet Gingham Cotton Pencil Pleat Curtains - Baygreen/Mist

The Harriet Gingham is a pair of pencil pleat curtains in a tonal gingham check, worked in a soft bay green against a mist off-white. What sets it apart is the ruffle flop top header that sits above the pleats: a gathered frill that falls forward over the top of the drop, softening the line where the curtain meets the pole. The face is 100% cotton, a lightweight cloth that hangs with a relaxed, gentle fold rather than a stiff column. It comes in eight sizes, from 117 x 137cm through to 229 x 229cm, so there is a fit for a modest single window and for a wide patio run.

These suit a living room or a bedroom where you want pattern without a large-scale print taking over. The gingham reads as a quiet check across the room and shows its detail up close, which makes it easy to pair with plain walls and natural textures such as rattan, oak and warm neutrals. The ruffle header gives a country, cottage feel that works against painted timber and traditional furniture, and the tonal green sits happily alongside terracotta, mustard and other muted tones. Being a pair, one SKU dresses a single window; measure your track or pole width against the size you choose and allow for the gather.

The header is pencil pleat, which draws up onto standard curtain hooks and gives an even, gathered top across the width. Cotton takes a warm iron well and creases can be pressed out easily should they set in during hanging. Because cotton is a natural fibre it responds to washing and handling much as your other cotton textiles do, so treat it as you would a good cotton cloth. The lightweight weight means the curtains move and settle readily, and the frilled header keeps its shape once dressed. If you like the look, check the size grid before ordering to match your window drop.

Does one order cover the whole window?

Yes. Each order is a pair of curtains, so a single purchase dresses one window with a panel for each side of the track or pole.

What is the ruffle flop top header?

It is a gathered frill that sits above the pencil pleats and falls forward over the top of the drop, giving a soft, country look where the curtain meets the pole.

What is the face fabric made from?

The face is 100% cotton, a lightweight natural fibre that hangs with a relaxed fold. The lining behind it is 100% polyester.

How do I choose the right size?

Measure the width of your track or pole and your desired drop, then pick from the eight sizes between 117 x 137cm and 229 x 229cm, allowing for the gathered pleat.

Can I iron these curtains?

Cotton presses well with a warm iron, so any creases that set in while the curtains hang can be smoothed out without difficulty.

How does the pencil pleat header hang?

The pencil pleat draws up onto standard curtain hooks and gathers evenly across the width, giving a neat, folded top on a track or a pole.