draperies
Elegant window coverings
Draperies are heavy fabric window coverings, typically more formal and decorative than simple curtains.
The term suggests cloth that hangs in elegant folds, whether at windows or draped elsewhere for ornamental effect.
In American usage, draperies often implies floor-length panels with linings, distinguished from lighter curtains or shades.
The living room draperies blocked out the afternoon sun.
The singular drapery can refer to fabric arranged in graceful folds or the art of representing such fabric in painting and sculpture.
Hanging fabric window covers
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- sheersTurns sharply away
- valanceOrnamental window heading
- swagStolen goods, slang
jabot · cornice · pelmet · rod · finials · holdbacks · tiebacks · rings
Thick-pile textile
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
jacquard · chintz · satin · taffeta · cotton · polyester · batiste · toile
Elaborately decorated
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
sumptuous · grand · tailored · custom · theatrical · elaborate · festoon · tassels
Freedom from observation
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- concealmentAct of hiding something
thermal · energy-efficient · partition · backdrop · acoustic
curtains
Hanging fabric window covers
swag · jabot · cornice · pelmet · rod · finials · holdbacks · tiebacks · rings · traverse
velvet
Thick-pile textile
linen · jacquard · chintz · satin · taffeta · cotton · polyester · batiste · toile · chenille
ornate
Elaborately decorated
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
opulent · sumptuous · grand · tailored · custom · theatrical · elaborate · festoon · tassels · fringe
privacy
Freedom from observation
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- screeningEvaluative selection process
concealment · thermal · energy-efficient · partition · backdrop · acoustic
stage
Raised performance platform
- backdropRear stage scenery
- prosceniumTheater's architectural frame
- wingsLimbs for flight
traveler · cyclorama · masking · rigging · velour · tableau · reveal · scenery
- cavescave, cavern, caves, caverns, grotto
- festive decorationsbanners, bunting, streamers, garlands, wreaths
- cave formationsstalactite, stalagmite, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone
- parlorsettee, loveseat, sofa, armchair, fireplace
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- aurorasnorthern lights, southern lights, polar lights, aurora borealis, aurora australis
draperiesblinds
Adjustable slatted window coverings
shutters · roller shades · plantation shutters · louvered shutters · frosted glass