Why We’re Sew Into 'Astrid': The earthy feel of its greenish grey a muted hue with a vibrant soul Its beautiful texture of crisscrossed slubs that offer a raw beauty Its sheer weave that welcomes light, not strangers' stares A mellow greenish-grey sheer for a home that looks to upgrade its ambience with a serene color and rich texture. Astrid is an alluring fabric with lighter shades of crosshatch patterns intertwined into its weave, carrying the promise of beautiful dappled shadows. Let light script a lilting song of fleeting shadows and breezy whispers with this gossamer beauty. HomeSewn Wisdom: Select the fold style thoughtfully: Avoid the back-slatted flat fold style as it necessitates the use of a lining, canceling the transparency of the face fabric. However, if you are willing to part with the aspect of transparency, any fold style can be selected. Refer to our Roman Blinds Style Guide for more information. Stylise your sheer blinds with border trims: Accentuate the delicate beauty of 'Astrid' sheer window shades by adorning their lead edges with tassel/ pom pom/ fringe trims. These dainty details will serve as the touchstone sign that your window blinds are custom-stitched, and not bought from a readymade window treatments store. Opt for curtains: If you’re dressing windows wider than 96 inches, try Astrid curtains as a stylish alternative to roman shades. Drapery’s generous dimensions and flowy trails are particularly well suited to wider spans, creating a balanced and refined look. Start with a sample: Screens may lie; swatches don’t. Since colors in images can vary on different screens, ordering a sample of Astrid is highly advisable. This will allow you to see the colors upclose, and check how the fabric feels to the touch. Complement with matching accessories: For a custom designer look, coordinate your roman shades with other textile accessories in the room. Order matching runners, table covers or cushion covers from us, or buy Astrid fabric by the yard to create any matching fabric accessory of your choice. The Nitty-Gritty (Made Pretty): Our roman shades arrive with all necessary hardware, so you can skip that last-minute store dash. We include cord lock anchors for child and pet safety, because style should never come at the cost of safety. Each roman shade at Sewn is handcrafted by skilled artisans from India who pour care, precision and decades of experience into every stitch.