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Curtain Accessories and Trim

Beaded Trim

A flat braid, which has a multibeading skirting. Very popular with contemporary colored sheers and on scarf drapery.

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.

Bullion Fringe

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

Available in varying depths, combines well with heavy velvet fabrics and tapestry fabrics.

 Bullion Fringe shown here on the base of a sofa.

Ribbon

A narrow band of fine ornamental material used for decoration.

Ribbon seen here as the tassel on this curtain tieback.

Seen here as the tassel on the curtain tieback.

Picot Braid

This is a bobble edging, fixed to a woven cotton braid and is available in varying widths.

Binding and Lipping

A band of contrasting fabric fixed to the edges of curtains, tiebacks or valances.

Curtain Weights

Lead weights are sewn into the vertical seams and each corner of the drapery width or panel. Chain weights are little beads threaded together forming a line along the hemline of sheers ensuring straight hanging and an even hemline.

 Binding and Lipping shown here
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