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Curtain Accessories & Trims Continued

Lace

A trimming made in an ornamental openwork design, generally made from cotton, viscose or nylon.

Beaded Trim

A flat braid which has a multibeading skirting.

Tassel Fringe

This is a looped fringe with a tassel skirting.

Bullion Fringe

A fringe trimming which is made of twisted loops of rope (wool or silk). Available in varying depths.

 


Tassel Fringe to velvet card tablecloth

Tassel Fringe to velvet card tablecloth

Buttons

Can be covered in fabric or selected off the shelf, they are used to pull two pieces of fabric together for example a cushion pulled in the centre, or create a design - the back of a chair can be “buttoned” creating a padded look i.e. Chesterfield.

Buttoned effect

Buttoned effect

Tassels at the end of a bolster cushion, complete with fabric covered button

Tassels at the end of a bolster cushion, complete with fabric covered button

A Tassel

This is a dangling form of ornamentation, it is a bunch of threads or cords tied at one end forming a heading and a skirt, and often hangs loosely from a cord.

Fringe

This ornamental edging is made in continuous form, by attaching twisted threads or cords to a band they hang down to form a fringe.

Welting

This is basically a piping cord which is covered in fabric and sewn into the seams of curtains, tiebacks or valances providing a decorative element.

Finge to the end of a cushion

Finge to the end of a cushion

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