Russet & Lilac: a twill weave with one maize thread
Russet & Lilac weaves sixteen russet warp threads through eleven lilac weft rows in a classic twill, each warp floating over two rows before tucking under, so the blocks step into the diagonal ribs you see on denim or tweed. A soft shadow line marks every point where a warp dives beneath the weft, and a few warps run paler or darker for the irregular look of hand-dyed yarn. One thin maize thread in the Signal color runs straight down the center column, showing only where the russet gives way.
Make it yours
Loosen the weave
Rhythm sets the gap between threads, tight at 40. Raise it to 100 and the paper Ground shows through in clean channels, like an open basket weave; at 0 the threads pack shoulder to shoulder.
Change the thread count
Element count sets the number of warp threads, 16 here, and the weft rows follow at about seven tenths of that. Drop it to 4 for ten chunky warps, or push it to 28 for a fine cloth of 22.
FAQ
What does Depth do in Russet & Lilac?
It thickens the shadow line drawn where each warp thread tucks under the weft. At 0 the weave looks printed and flat; at 100 the crossings gain a clear dark crease, so the cloth reads as woven and slightly raised.
How it works
Pick a direction
Start from one of 20 looks such as Transformative Teal, Swiss Red, Bioluminescent or Riso Club, or choose a Family such as Echo rings, Particle coast or Ribbon stack.
Compose it
Choose a Balanced, Focal, Edge, Repeat or Interface composition, drag to move the focal point, and set Element count, Shape scale, Rotation, Rhythm, Tension and Depth.
Set the roles and use it
Color the Ground, Text ink, Brand, Brand 2 and Signal roles, pick a Material and its strength, preview it in product, landing, AI and mobile layouts, then sign in with a free UX Pilot account to use it on the canvas or export it.