 | Draperies are usually pleated panels that are hung from a
traverse rod or a decorative pole and rings. There are many types of pleat
arrangements, some made by hand and some using pleater tape.
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| Curtains are generally stationary, although they can be adjusted
with tie-backs. They can be pleated and hung from rings, gathered onto
a rod, or flat panels, hung from tabs or rings.
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| Swags & Cascades. Stationary swags of fabric can be combined
and overlapped on a decorative pole or covered dust board. They can be
pleated and formal or relaxed and casual. They are often combined with
cascades ( also known as jabots or tails) at each end of the window.
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| Valences are decorative top treatments that can cover
the mounting hardware of drapes or shades. They can be pleated,
gathered or flat, arched, straight or shaped, and can be mounted on dust boards,
poles, or rods.
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| Cornices are padded box shapes covered in fabric and trim. The
bottom edge can be shaped in many different ways. They are mounted
above the window and can conceal other mounting hardware.
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| Fabric Shades come in many shapes and sizes. They usually raise and
lower by a system of rigged cords or a spring loaded roller. Roman
Shades and their many variations tend to be flat or pleated
horizontally. They raise in horizontal folds. Balloon or Cloud
Shades gain fullness from pleats or gathers and have a softer, pouffed
appearance when raised. Austrian Shades are shirred down vertical lines
giving a fuller look when down. Shades are usually attached to a
covered mounting board that is attached either inside or outside the window
trim. Some styles can be mounted on decorative poles. |
