Ophelia Jacquard Polyester Pencil Pleat Curtains - Thyme/Mineral

The Ophelia is a pencil pleat curtain in a woven jacquard, where the pattern is built into the weave rather than printed on the surface. The design is a botanical one: rows of stylised trees, wildflowers and seed heads climbing a pale ground, worked in soft greens and blue-greys against cream. Because it is jacquard, the pattern has a subtle raised texture you can feel, and it reads the same on both faces of the cloth. The curtains come as a pair across eight sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, so you can match the drop and width to your window rather than settling for the nearest fit.

These suit a living room or a bedroom where you want pattern doing the work in a scheme that is otherwise quiet. The palette sits happily against pale walls, natural wood and linen-toned upholstery, as the photographs show against a cream armchair and light panelled walls. The busy, all-over botanical means they hold their own on a large window without needing anything else on the wall to balance them. They are lined, which helps them hang with weight and gives a fuller drape when drawn.

The header is a pencil pleat, the gathered tape heading that pulls up into narrow, even folds and works on a track or a pole with rings, as pictured here on a wooden pole. It is the most flexible header to hang because you draw the cords to the width you need. The cloth is 100% polyester, which resists creasing, holds its shape through washing and does not need much fussing to look tidy. Check your fixing width and your desired drop against the eight size pairings before you order, since a curtain wants to clear the sill or floor cleanly. If you like the pattern beyond the window, there is a matching cushion in the same design.

Is one price for a single curtain or a pair?

Each size is sold as a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels to dress both sides of the window.

Will pencil pleat curtains work on a pole as well as a track?

Yes. The pencil pleat tape gathers into even folds and takes hooks for a track or curtain rings on a pole, as shown here.

What does jacquard mean for this fabric?

Jacquard means the pattern is woven into the cloth rather than printed, giving a slightly raised texture and a design that shows on both faces.

Are these curtains lined?

Yes, they are fully lined, which adds weight for a fuller drape and helps the pair hang neatly when drawn across the window.

How do I choose the right size?

Measure your track or pole width and the drop you want to the sill or floor, then pick the closest pair from the eight sizes offered.

What are the curtains made from?

They are 100% polyester, a fibre that resists creasing and holds its shape well, so the panels stay looking tidy with little effort.