James Dunlop’s Top 10

James Dunlop has a wonderful range of textiles that truly stand the test of time. Whether developing artisanal linens or high preforming synthetics, timeless design is always at the forefront of our minds. We are extremely lucky to work with incredible mills from all over the globe who help us to transform our creative vision into tangible products.

When creating textiles for the James Dunlop brand we look to the lush native bush and coastal landscapes to direct our colour palette and design aesthetic. The way we live in Australia and New Zealand, with our relaxed antipodean lifestyle, also hugely influences our design sensibility – we love to bring influence from the outdoors in.

Without further ado – and in no particular order – here are ten of my favourites:

100% Linen | 290cm wide

Woven in Turkey, Kyoto is James Dunlop’s signature pure linen, wide-width drapery. Trusted for its quality and loved for its elegant, tumbled finish, Kyoto is yarn dyed, washable, and custom coloured in the James Dunlop studio. Classic shades of fresh white, duck egg, blush, pistachio, and ink sit alongside rich earthen hues of oxide, rust, truffle and walnut to complement Kyoto’s top selling neutrals.

82% Acrylic, 18% Polyester | 140m wide

Revered for its texture and trusted for its durability, this dimensional boucle is woven in a synthetic composition emulating luxury natural fibre. A tactile boucle that can be confidently lived on within the family home or commercial space, Entwine delivers restorative and nostalgic colour for all levels of the market.

100% Linen | 300cm wide

Kanji is a pure linen sheer with an incredibly soft tumbled finish, providing an energetic handle and drape. Woven in Turkey and piece dyed in a nature-inspired custom colour palette where decorative shades of lilac sit cohesively alongside khaki greens and mineral tones.

100% Linen | 137cm wide

Bauhaus captures the artist’s hand in a large-scale repeat of considered geometric motifs, artfully arranged to carry the eye through blocks of colour in a space. Channeling mid-century modern design principles of visual balance through asymmetry, simplified linear shapes are offset by soft curves and arranged in four harmonious colour compositions. Basalt, sepia and pigmented earthen tones are available alongside desert clay tones and willow set in parchment grounds. Bauhaus is digitally printed in India to capture the hand detailing and sketch-like quality of the original artwork onto a tumbled linen base cloth.

100% Linen | 300cm wide

A pure linen that stands the test of time, Laconia Air is woven in Turkey and expertly tumbled with an Airo finish to provide a soft handle and fluid drape. Laconia Air has been recoloured in a contemporary colour palette to ensure this classic continues to provide effortless elegance for years to come.

90% Cotton, 10% Linen | 137cm wide

Komodo Dragon is our Australasian interpretation of an iconic textile design. This liveable depiction evokes a dreamlike scene where the dragon is nearly camouflaged, perhaps floating amongst the clouds or gliding across organic rock formations. Digitially printed in the UK with EcoFast inks in three custom colourways: Porcelain blue with warm neutral and cobalt accents, Bamboo green with tobacco tones and lilac accents, and Basalt with tones of umber, pink clay, and caramel. Komodo Dragon is suitable for light duty residential upholstery and drapery.

55% Acrylic, 35% Polyester, 15% Wool | 290cm wide

Element is for the true textile enthusiast. Featuring a double-cloth construction with intricate binding, Element is a heavy, reversible, semi sheer with complex colouration. Woven in Belgium in a predominantly synthetic composition with 15% wool, Element has extraordinary dimension and texture while remaining highly practical. In a custom palette inspired by the New Zealand landscape, neutrals and mineral tones sit alongside pigmented shades of terracotta, ochre, and rich olive.

40% Cotton, 60% Linen | 280cm wide

Digitally printed in Spain onto a natural, cotton linen base cloth, the gesture of a hand printed wood block is reflected in abstract strokes of layered neutral tones. Embracing the notion of imperfect wabi sabi principles, Handblock feels at once graphic and organic, perfectly placed within both warm or cool residential schemes.

19% Linen, 37% Polyester, 44% Viscose | 140cm wide

A transitional plaid reimagined in a blended composition; Jinda is a practical upholstery textile with a remarkably soft handle. Woven in India in an organic colour palette reflective of our hinterland countryside, Jinda suits both traditional and mid-century modern furniture frames.

100% Polyester | 300cm wide

Banksia has been expertly constructed within the James Dunlop Studio to emulate the natural appearance of linen but woven with the performance attributes of synthetic fibre. Banksia is wide width, washable, and provides the practicality needed to withstand our harsh UV conditions whilst delivering the luxurious look and feel of heavy linen. Meeting AS1530.2, as well as key environmental standards, Banksia is an accessible and functional drapery solution for residential and commercial projects. Woven in India and custom coloured in a comprehensive range of versatile neutrals and pigmented decorative shades, Banksia is a sophisticated foundational plain for a myriad of specification opportunities.