Custom DraperyCustom drapery is a luxurious way of decorating windows. It is one of the places were fabric is used very generously. During the Industrial Revolution there was an increased use of fabrics. This was due to the invention of the spinning wheel. Also silk and other fabrics from the Far East were more easily accesable due to the increased trade routes. This encouraged the use of fabric as luxurious decorations. The more fabric used; the more lavish and rich the room was. This was the time that drapery became popular.
Drapery panels can be either stationary or functional. Sometimes the two panels are attached across the top of the window frame and are held open with two holdbacks.
A flip topper is a panel that is lined with a contrasting fabric and is then flipped over the rod. The flipped piece can then be decorated for emphasis. Due to the design of the flip topper these panels are usually stationary. Draperies are also characterized by its pleating.
Draperies are made from many different fabrics ranging from silk to taffeta, to Damask, to velvet, to moire. These fabrics come in a array of colors and textures to create the drapery of your dreams. For a finishing touch draperies are embellished with unique trimmings and
drapery hardware.
And for the ultimate look top it with a lovely valance or adorn it with swags.
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Draperies usually consist of panels that are lined, pleated, and floor-length flanking the two sides of the window. These panels can serve as the window covering, however they are mostly used for decoration only, while the windows themselves are covered with either
The panels can be affixed to rods through 
many different ways. Rings are commonly used, but for a more casual touch is can be tied to the rod with its own or contrasting fabric in the form of tabs or ties.
