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Curtain Decoration
Curtain Pelmets
This is a stiff paneled heading to curtains. It is a solid structure that is mounted above the windows. It can be decorated in numerous ways – from shaping the lower part of the pelmet to adding trimmings and tassels. They are generally seen upholstered but can also be covered in the wall covering or painted. Or for a more rustic look made of recycled timber.
Curtain Valance
This is a deep frill of fabric at the top of a window, framing the window and hiding the curtain track or rod and usually has a gathered or pleated heading.
It can be in the same fabric or contrasting, it can be embellished using trimmings, braid, ribbon and tassels.
Some types are: Stagecoach, balloon shaped, box pleated, rod pocket, board mounted, shirred, kick pleated, french pleated and as many more that you can think of.
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Lambrequin
A stiff pelmet which often continues down both sides of the window frame. It evolves from 17th Century France and was based on the shape of a harness for horses. They were often used with Portieres.
Jabots
A tapered portion of fabric that is self or contrast lined. The lining is an important feature as it folds back when pleated. It is pleated and used as a frame on each side of a row of swags. The proportions of Jabots should be one half or two thirds the full length of the window.
Swags
These are fabric which forms a decorative element over a window, hanging from two fixed points either side of the top of the window, draping down through the centre. There are numerous variations of this form of decoration.
Tails
These are the fabric that hangs down from the end of the swags.
Rosette
Scarf Drapery
This is an uncut portion of fabric which is draped to form an ornamental drapery.
Flags
These are double sided Jabots used at the centre of a swag or when dividing up swags in a bay/bow window situation.
Flags used over roman blinds
Rosettes
A focal point for a curtain arrangement. It can be a finishing touch for curtain headings, tiebacks, swags and tails. There are numerous forms including rose, choux, bow, knife pleated.
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