Description
These pencil pleat curtains carry Marigold, an 1875 William Morris design of ruffling foliage and sunburst flowers, woven here as a jacquard rather than printed. That matters: the pattern is built into the cloth on the loom, so the deep russet against the lighter ground reads with real depth and holds up to daily drawing and closing without a printed surface to wear thin. They are made from 100% polyester, sold as a pair, and lined. The heading is a pencil pleat, the gathered tape heading that pinches the fabric into even folds and works on either a track or a pole with curtain hooks.
The Marigold design sits comfortably in a period sitting room, a study or a bedroom, and the russet reads warm against greens, creams and dark wood, which is exactly how the William Morris palette was built to work. Being lined, they give more privacy and a little more warmth at the window than an unlined curtain, and the weight of the lined jacquard helps them hang and drape rather than blow about. Pencil pleat is the most forgiving heading to hang, so these suit anyone fitting curtains themselves for the first time as much as a seasoned decorator.
The pair comes in five sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 228 x 228cm, so measure your pole or track width and your drop before choosing, remembering a pair should be fuller than the window to gather properly. Polyester is easy to live with, keeps its colour well and resists creasing, so the folds fall back into place after hanging. As a jacquard weave the pattern is the same tone family throughout, giving you a coordinated look across a wider window. Marigold also appears on matching cushions in this design if you want to carry the pattern into the room.
Specification
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Design |
Marigold, an 1875 William Morris floral |
| Construction |
Jacquard weave, lined, pencil pleat heading |
| Size |
117 x 137cm to 228 x 228cm (per pair) |
| Sold as |
Pair of curtains |
Frequently Asked
Are these curtains sold as a pair?
Yes, each order is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels to cover a single window between them.
Will pencil pleat curtains fit my pole or track?
Pencil pleat is a gathered tape heading that hangs on curtain hooks, so it works on both a standard curtain pole and a track.
Is the pattern printed or woven in?
The Marigold pattern is a jacquard, which means it is woven into the cloth on the loom rather than printed onto the surface, giving it depth and durability.
What size should I choose for my window?
Measure your pole or track width and the drop you want, then pick a pair wider than the window so the fabric gathers into full folds.
Are the curtains lined?
Yes, they are lined, which adds body to the drape and gives a little more privacy and warmth at the window than an unlined curtain.
Country of origin
Not stated by the supplier.