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The Pierre Frey Alatao fabric stands out in high-end interior design due to a few unique artistic and technical characteristics. "Large geometrical patterns printed on cotton and treated in mineral tones. They bring to mind the traditional block print in Africa."
Price is per yard
Authentic Artisan Aesthetic: While engineered as a modern premium textile by Pierre Frey , the pattern purposefully mimics traditional African woodblock printing techniques. The intentional variations in ink saturation and slightly irregular edges honor raw, indigenous craftsmanship rather than sterile, computer-generated symmetry.
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Belonging to the Origines Heritage: This fabric is a pillar of the celebrated Origines Collection. The entire collection focuses on a return to Mother Earth, prioritizing mineral tones, natural raw components, and traditional folklore motifs transformed for modern luxury spaces.
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Substantial structural weight: Weighing in at an impressive 640 grams per linear meter, this 100% cotton canvas is unusually heavy, dense, and durable. This thickness gives it an incredibly elegant, structured drape when used for large-scale upholstery or dramatic floor-to-ceiling drapery.
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Massive Pattern Scale: Rather than a small, repetitive pattern, Alatao features a macro-scale layout with a vertical repeat of 110 cm (43.30 inches). This massive footprint transforms furniture or accent walls into a singular work of art.
Technical Print Specifications
- Pattern Match: Half drop repeat (the pattern drops down halfway dynamically on each consecutive vertical panel panel to avoid a repetitive, rigid horizontal line).
- Vertical Repeat: 110 cm / 43.30 inches
- Horizontal Repeat: 90 cm / 35.43 inches
- Full Fabric Width: 138 cm / 54.33 inches