{"product_id":"mark-alexander-marquise","title":"Mark Alexander | Marquise","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarquise is a woven braid from the Accent II collection, blending linen with a good proportion of wool so that the face carries a slight nap and a softer, warmer hand than a straight linen tape. The weave is tight and the edge firm, which is exactly what you want in a trim that has to hold a straight line down a long drop. It has weight without bulk, and it sits flat against a cloth rather than standing proud of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition is 58% linen, 33% wool and 9% polyester, and it is sold by the half metre. Two colourways are offered: Natural, which is the undyed, slightly oatmeal ground, and Cement, a cool mid grey. The wool content gives both a depth of colour that a flat linen tape does not have, and they read differently in daylight and in lamplight, which is worth testing before you commit to one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe use it on the leading edge of wool or linen-union curtains, and along the front border of a plain headboard where it does the job of a nailhead without the hardware. It also suits the base of a fabric-covered ottoman, run around all four sides. Natural against a cream linen is barely there and simply tidies the edge; Cement against the same cloth draws the line clearly. Order a sample to see it in your own light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of the wool, we would stitch this rather than glue it. Adhesive tends to wick into a napped face and leave a shadow that never quite goes. Hand-sew down both edges with a thread matched to the braid rather than to the cloth. At corners, mitre rather than fold, since a folded corner in a wool-blend braid builds up too much bulk. Around a curved edge, ease the braid in with a warm iron before stitching. Allow 10 to 15 centimetres on every run for returns and for finishing the ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58% LI 33% WO 9% PL (linen, wool, polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtain edges, headboards, ottomans, cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry clean recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accent II, Mark Alexander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourways:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (Cement, Natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mark Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Cement","offer_id":58067415826814,"sku":"MT121\/03","price":30.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":58067415859582,"sku":"MT121\/02","price":30.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - Cement","offer_id":58067415892350,"sku":"SAMPLE-MT121\/03","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - Natural","offer_id":58067415925118,"sku":"SAMPLE-MT121\/02","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/9880\/0766\/files\/MT121-03-marquise-cement_07.jpg?v=1789984310","url":"https:\/\/shop.tobiasoliverinteriors.com\/products\/mark-alexander-marquise","provider":"Tobias Oliver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}