What is the lace curtain?

The lace is a fabric made of fiber that is knit, fastened, loop, tied and otherwise woven to form complex patterns. These patterns are made of small holes in a woven fabric and emit a soft, airy look. The lace curtain is a panel or other form of windows treatment of this woven fabric.

Lace curtain hanging in the home or office window is an easy and cheap way to beautify the window, provide privacy and soften the lighting in the room. The lace curtain attracts to the eye of the inhabitants inside the room and passers -by.

In the distant past, having a lace curtain was an unknown concept because the whole lace was hand -woven in the 18th century. Instead, the lace was used to cropping clothes, curtains and other household objects, but only in the homes of the rich and rich. In 1804, Jacquard invented a mechanical weaving state that opened many new possibilities in the world of lace and the idea of ​​the Lace curtain was born.

The selection of the lace curtain for the window is easy, because there are many different types for consumers, with many colors from which you can choose. Yet traditional lace is only in white and ivory. The rule for choosing one of these two colors is that white wood requires white lace, while beige or ivory wood requires ivory lace. When wood is another color, it is on the decorator to decide.

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lace curtain can be used in different ways. Many decorators prefer one lace curtain panel that covers the entire length of the window and is used as a type of transparent shadow. This is usually connected to a magnifying glass, valance, festoon or other curtain type set and over the lace curtain to make the window more frame and also add privacy levels. Yet many times the magnifying glass, Volanka or festoon -produced from lace, suspended with or without a lace panel.

Although the lace is beautiful and pleasant pRO eye, if privacy is a problem, cannot be used separately. The second curtain above is an attractive way to cover the lace panel when privacy is required. Behind the lace panel or under the lace magnifying glass can be very attractive by a simple shade or set of blinds.

Not only is the lace curtain nice, it is durable if it is well and properly old. Most laces can be washed in the washing machine in cold water and suspended for drying. For a quick way, the smart and softening of the room, the lace curtain provides beauty and elegance.