Pietra: the print that shapes your handmade creations with style
Pietra: a print with mineral richness
Each Maison Fauve collection carries its own signature print. For Avventura, I wanted a design inspired by the Carrara quarries featured in the film The Brutalist. Beyond the violence and intensity of those scenes, the imagery unveils a grand, mineral world - fractured yet breath-taking. A straightforward “marble” print didn’t inspire me, and I knew I wanted a motif that would let me play with colour.
That’s how the Pietra print was born. As if carved from stone, it reveals the raw beauty of the mineral: crystalline lines that catch the light, shifting between abstraction and geometry. It also creates a striking dialogue between the solid, regular background and the uniqueness of the motif itself.
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A fluid comfortable fabric to wear
With a weight of 115 g/m² and a width of 140 cm, Pietra combines the airy lightness of viscose with full opacity - no lining needed. Its soft, supple drape makes it perfect for creating comfortable, flowing, and feminine garments.
Woven in Portugal and certified Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, this poplin offers you the assurance of sewing with a fabric that is both ethically produced and of the highest quality.
What can you sew with Pietra?
This fabric lends itself beautifully to many patterns from the new collection as well as the wider Maison Fauve wardrobe:
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Elegant blouses and shirts : Volata, Vittoria or Violette... In fact, any of our blouses will look stunning in Pietra!
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Flowing and dancing dresses : Rosalie, Cuba Libre or Mia will enhance the highlight its light drape and rich depth.
- A light skirt or shorts : the Silvana skirt, with its refined cut, takes on a new dimension in this striking print, while the versatile Grand Bain shorts are boldly reimagined for autumn.
Endless possibilities with Pietra
Available colours
The Pietra print is offered in a palette inspired by Italian landscapes and the soft light of winter. Each bold, expressive shade is designed to pair beautifully with more subdued tones. One colourway has also been created to coordinate perfectly with the solid fabrics and complementary textiles available at Maison Fauve.
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Cinnamon : A warm, vibrant shade that instantly brightens your look. It pairs beautifully with Moss Green, Chestnut Brown, or a light blue denim.
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Cherry Red : Rich and sophisticated, it makes a statement without ever being too much. Strikingly elegant with black, it also comes to life when paired with Khaki dupioni or Tango Red tencel satin.
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Plum : Deep and sophisticated, this shade is perfect for statement pieces. The emerald green and purple pairing is a timeless classic - try exploring this palette in your outfits by combining it with the Poésie Vert Scarabée jacquard, Plum, or the new Plum dupion.
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Lavender Lemonade : Light and luminous, it brings an unexpected, poetic touch. Pair it beautifully with Lemonade fabrics (tencel satin or Poésie viscose jacquard), or opt for an effortlessly timeless look with denim in any shade, from crisp white to deep indigo.
Each variation explores the contrast between background and motif, allowing you to choose either understated elegance or striking vibrancy.
Tips for sewing with Pietra
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Recommended needles : Use a Microtex 70/10 needle to respect the fineness of the fibre. Pietra viscose poplin is digitally printed - the fabric is woven first, then printed, rather than yarn-dyed. To avoid the risk of pulled threads, we recommend changing your needle for each new project.
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Cutting : The print has a set direction, so be sure to orient your pieces carefully (the “rock” motif should face upwards if you want the same effect as shown in our visuals).
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Finishing : Pietra frays moderately. For the best results, use an overlock finish or French seams.
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Care : Wash gently at 30°C in a laundry bag, with a delicate spin cycle. Iron at medium temperature. Do not tumble dry.
Matching haberdashery
As always, we have selected the perfect haberdashery to go with Pietra:
- Matching sewing threads available for every colour version.
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Wink Mat satin or Wink Glossy pearl buttons to finish your blouses and shirts.
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Lightweight iron-on interfacings (G710 or G785) to stabilise cuffs, collars and button plackets.
Pietra - a print that elevates your creations
Looking for a bold, graphic design that shines season after season? The new Pietra viscose poplin from the L’Avventura collection is the perfect choice.
✨ Explore Pietra in four seasonal colourways and bring your sewing ideas to life…