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Curtain Valance
This is short curtain at the top of a window, usually a deep frill of fabric 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.
They are usually hung on a double rod or track which holds the valance and the curtain, or triple if you also require undercurtains.
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Types of ValanceAustrian ValanceThis is the same as an Austrian Shade except much shorter. It has vertical rows of shirring and horizontal gathers which produce soft scallops at the bottom of the curtain valance. It can be trimmed with a fringe for added decoration. This style of valance suits a light, soft fabric and doesn't require lining. Balloon ValanceThis is also the same as a Balloon Shade but much shorter. It has a pleated top and the fabric then puffs out below that, providing the appearance of bellowing balloons. They are often use to enhance a simple curtain rod.
French Pleated ValanceThese are made with a french pleat heading tape, this pulls the fabric in to form a triple pleat, and are shorter than curtains. Example - The photograph top right. |
