Pimpernel Jacquard Linen Pencil Pleat Curtains - Linen

These are fully lined pencil pleat curtains carrying the Pimpernel pattern, a classic Morris floral of scrolling stems, leaves and small open flowers woven into the cloth as a jacquard rather than printed on the surface. Because the design is woven, the pattern reads on both faces and catches the light differently as the folds turn, which is what gives the fabric its quiet depth in the photographs. The cloth is a soft linen-toned beige, with the motif picked out in a paler ivory against it. They are sold as a pair, and they come in eight width-and-drop combinations so you can match them to your window rather than settle for the nearest fit.

Pencil pleat is the most adaptable heading you can buy. The tape gathers to whatever width you draw it to, and the curtains hang from either hooks on a track or rings on a pole, so they suit a bay, a straight run or a single window equally well. The woven floral sits comfortably in a living room or bedroom with older or classic furniture, the sort of dark wood side table and rush-seated chair you can see in the room shots, but the neutral ground keeps it from fighting a plainer, more modern scheme. The pair pictured hangs to the floor with a generous gather, which is how a heading like this is meant to look.

The face is woven polyester and the curtains are fully lined, with the lining a recycled polyester chosen to darken the room and add privacy after dark. Polyester holds a pressed pleat well and resists creasing, so the heading stays crisp between washes. Please refer to the sewn-in care label before laundering, as no care instructions were supplied with this listing. To check your size, measure the pole or track width and the drop from there to where you want the hem to fall before choosing from the eight options.

Are these curtains sold as a pair?

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

What does the lining do?

The lining is a room-darkening recycled polyester that reduces incoming light and adds privacy after dark, which suits a bedroom or a bright, south-facing room.

Will a pencil pleat heading fit my track or pole?

Yes. The gathered tape draws up to your chosen width and hangs from hooks on a track or rings on a pole, so it works on both.

Is the pattern printed or woven?

It is woven as a jacquard, so the floral design forms part of the cloth itself and shows on both faces rather than sitting on the surface as ink.

How do I choose the right size?

Measure your pole or track width and the drop to your intended hem, then pick from the eight width and length combinations to match your window.