Mandlana

The Fabric
Mandlana is a strongly patterned red fabric, with tactile and textured crewel work surface embroidery on a strong linen background. Mandlana is set apart by the loose weave of the linen backcloth. You can see each stitch of the background, giving it a very natural and highly textured appearance – the fabric version of jute or sisal (but much softer!).

Mandlana’s embroidery creates a red fabric by using a simple colour palette of natural shades ranging from cream to oatmeal, through cinnamon to a richer nutmeg brown. The floral motifs are a tonal leap to the red spectrum using a deep magenta to punctuate the natural colours. All the colours are those you would find in your garden, and as such, bring a shot of colour in a subtle way.

Interior designers use Mandlana when they are trying to enliven a neutral palette. It works as well with the dark wood found in historic properties as it does with the lighter wood and painted surfaces found in a contemporary environment. The unusual pinky red tones of this red fabric look striking in any scheme, but the natural, earthy background makes it a subtle way to bring in colour.

The History

Crewel embroidery on a linen ground has been worked in Europe since the early medieval period. It is now more commonly found on a cotton background, but we wanted to include this Mandlana red fabric in our collection because is offers something truly different to most of the fabrics on the market.

We also wanted to offer a choice for the more eco-conscious; the method of producing linen fabric from the flax plant uses less water than it does to produce the same amount of cotton.

Mandlana is named after a village in the Northern Indian state of Haryana.

Suitability
As a natural fibre, our linen will adapt to suit the environment of your home.

We love to see Mandlana in new build oak-framed houses, often bathed in light from their contemporary glazing and well suited to a neutral scheme. We find that Mandlana works beautifully with the natural wood.

Mandlana is also a great fit for a contemporary home that would benefit from the addition of some character. To add colour without making a bold statement, Mandlana is a great way to add layers.

If you would like a more subtle linen, without the shot of colour, try our Bishna crewelwork.

Embroidered by hand with natural variations, please contact us for exact measurements and a stock cutting.