Strawberry Thief Polyester Pencil Pleat Curtains - Forest Green

This is a pair of pencil pleat curtains carrying the Strawberry Thief design, first drawn by William Morris in 1883 and still one of the most recognisable patterns in British decorating. The pattern was inspired by the thrushes Morris caught stealing fruit from the kitchen garden at his home, and the birds sit among strawberries and dense foliage across a deep forest green ground. Here the design is woven as a jacquard rather than printed, so the pattern is built into the cloth itself. The curtains are made from 100% polyester and are fully lined, with a five inch pencil pleat header at the top. They come in eight sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 228 x 228cm.

Pencil pleat curtains gather onto standard curtain tape, which means they suit a track or a pole and give you a choice of hook position to set the heading height. This makes them a straightforward fit for a living room, bedroom or study where you want a traditional, gathered look. The forest green ground with its cream, tan and amber detail sits well against panelled walls, natural wood and softer sage tones, and the pattern is busy enough to carry a room on its own. Because the design repeats across the width, the more generous sizes fold into deep, even pleats when drawn.

The fabric is a jacquard weave, which gives the pattern its texture and weight, and the full lining helps the curtains hang and drape rather than hang flat. Being polyester, the cloth holds its shape and resists creasing in everyday use. These curtains are dry clean and cool iron only, so plan to have them cleaned professionally rather than putting them through a wash. To finish the look, the Strawberry Thief design runs across a wider Morris range, so a matching cushion or lampshade in the same pattern ties the scheme together.

Do these curtains come as a pair?

Yes, each size is supplied 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 and a track?

Yes, the pencil pleat heading gathers onto standard curtain tape and hangs from hooks, so it suits both a curtain pole and a track.

How should I clean them?

These curtains are dry clean only, so have them cleaned professionally rather than washing them at home, and press with a cool iron if needed.

Is the pattern woven or printed?

The Strawberry Thief design is a jacquard weave, which means the pattern is built into the cloth and gives the fabric its texture and weight.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes run from 117 x 137cm up to 228 x 228cm per pair, so measure your window width and drop and pick the pair that covers it with room to gather.

What colours are in the design?

The ground is a deep forest green, with the birds, strawberries and foliage picked out in cream, tan and amber tones.