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Speciality Curtains

Tiered Curtains

Tiered curtains consist of two or more curtains hung over the head of the window and the other tiers will be hung from transoms.

Tie Back Curtains

These are curtains that are designed to be gathered at the side of the window and held by a decorative tieback, sleeve or cord.

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Portieres

These consist of two panels of fabric that are double sided, either the same fabric or contrasting.

They hang back to back and are joined at the side seams.

A portiere is a curtain that keeps out draughts from the door.

It hangs behind it to completely cover it insulating the opening.

Tieback Curtain

A fabric covered tie back curtain.

A good example of under curtains here.

A good example of under curtains here which are simple and functional. The decorative curtains and valance are probably in a more expensive fabric and this will retain it's integrity longer and be less prone to fade and suffer from soiling by hands as they do not need to be drawn.

Under Curtains

Under curtains hang behind the main curtains, they are often sheers, nets or voiles.

Sash Curtains

Sash curtains are any sheer fabric hung close to the windowpane, often on curtain wire, tension wire or sash rods.

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