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Decorative Curtain Styles

Jabots

A tapered portion of fabric that is self or contrast lined.

The lining is an important feature as it folds back when pleated.

It is pleated and used as a frame on each side of a row of swags.

The proportions of Jabots should be one half or two thirds the full length of the window.

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Swags

These are fabric that forms a decorative element over a window, hanging from two fixed points either side of the top of the window, draping down through the center. There are numerous variations of this form of decoration.

Tails

These are the fabric that hangs down from the end of the swags.

Swag and Tail

Formal swag and tail - a variation of the tradional single swag is the double swag.

Lambrequin

A stiff pelmet that often continues down both sides of the window frame. It evolves from 17th Century France and was based on the shape of a harness for horses. They were often used with Portieres.

Rosettes

A focal point for a curtain arrangement. It can be a finishing touch for curtain headings, tiebacks, swags and tails. There are numerous forms including rose, choux, bow, knife pleated.

Flags

These are double sided Jabots used at the center of a swag or when dividing up swags in a bay/bow window situation.

Scarf Drapery

This is an uncut portion of fabric that is draped to form an ornamental drapery, often over a pole or rod.

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