Heavy Chenille Plain Velvet Pencil Pleat Curtains - Natural

These Heavy Chenille curtains are made from a plain velvet chenille fabric in a soft, natural beige. Chenille is a pile yarn woven so the surface catches and diffuses the light, which is why the cloth in the photographs shifts between pale sand and a warmer stone as the folds turn. There is no pattern to line up here; the interest is entirely in the texture and the weight of the drape. The fabric is 100% polyester, which is hard-wearing, holds its shape and resists the fading that natural fibres can suffer in a sunny window. Sold as a pair, each pair is lined, so the folds hang with body rather than clinging flat to the glass.

A pencil pleat header runs along the top, gathering the fabric into the neat, upright folds you can see in the close-up. It is the most flexible heading to hang, working with a track or a pole and adjusting to fit the width you need, so these suit almost any room. The muted, washed neutral sits happily against grey and off-white walls, alongside wood furniture and other calm, earthy tones. They work as well in a living room across French doors as they do dressing a bedroom window.

The chenille pile gives a quietly plush surface without any shine or fuss, and the lining adds warmth and a little more privacy after dark. Being polyester, they are simple to keep: a cool machine wash suits the fabric and it dries quickly, though we would always follow the care label sewn in. Measure your track or pole width and your desired drop before choosing a size, as curtains are sold by the finished pair rather than the window. To pull the look together, the same Heavy Chenille fabric is made up as a matching cushion.

Are these curtains sold as a pair?

Yes, each order is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels to dress both sides of a window from a single purchase.

What size do I need to order?

Sizes run from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm as a pair. Measure your track or pole width and the drop you want, then choose the nearest fit.

Will a pencil pleat header work with my pole or track?

A pencil pleat header is one of the most flexible to hang and works with both a curtain pole and a track, gathering into upright folds along the top.

Are the curtains lined?

Yes, they are lined, which gives the fabric more body so it hangs in fuller folds and adds a little extra warmth and privacy.

What is chenille and how does it feel?

Chenille is a pile yarn woven to give a soft, plush surface with a gentle sheen, so the fabric feels velvety and catches the light as it drapes.