Types of Interior Decoration Curtain Accessories and Trim

Jacquard Border

A flat braid, which has been woven on a jacquard loom.

Tassel Fringe

This is a looped fringe with a tassel skirting. It creates an effective finish to the leading edge of a curtain, the bottom edge of a blind and is frequently used on the lower edge of scarf drapery and sometimes decorative valances.

Frog

Loops of silk covered wire or wrapped cords of oriental decent.

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.

Small tassels are effective on decorative valances, and are often used on the end of bolster cushions combined with a fabric covered button.

Tassel Tieback

A tassel which is attached to a cord and gets fixed to the wall by a hook, it wraps the curtains and holds them off the window.

Beautiful example of a tassel tieback.

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. They can be used on the leading edge of curtains, the lower edge of blinds, on swags and tails, and is most commonly seen around the edge of cushions or pillows.

Galloon

Straight or shaped edges of flat patterned braid.

Lace

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