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Balloon Valance
Valance with fabric sewn in a tubular form. The pocket can be stuffed providing a pouf look. (Example: Baltimore Balloon Vlance)
Door Panels
Fabric panel (usually sheer or Lace) with rod pockets on top and bottom, most with tiebacks.
Festoon
(Example: Splendor Batiste)
Floral
(Example: Flora)
Holdbacks
Jabots
(pronounced "jab-OHs") Vertical side panels placed on either side of a swag. (Example: Sara Beth Jabot Pair)
Jacquard
(Example: The Windsor)
LaceLined
Pinch Pleat
Rod Pocket Panels
Drapery panels, usually formal, of assorted lengths shirred along a pole or rod and often tied back using tiebacks.
Ruffled
Scarves/Scarf Panels
Rectangular fabric panels that can be draped over a decorative rod or scarf holder.
Semi-Sheer
Shaped Valance
Sheer
(Example: the Whisper)
Swags
Swag Holder
Tab Top Panels
Panels designed to hang by looping fabric "tabs" at the top of the drape over decorative rods. (Example: Weaverscloth Tab Top Panel)
Tailored
Tassel Valance
Tiebacks
(Example: 9" V Style Tiebacks)
Tiers
Valance
A decorative drapery which hangs along the top of a window for ornamental decoration as well as to conceal window hardware. |