tiebacks

Drapery holding cords

Tiebacks are decorative cords, fabric strips, or hooks used to hold curtains or drapes to the side of a window, allowing light in while creating a gathered, elegant look: She pulled the drapes open and fastened them with silk tiebacks.

In construction, tiebacks are anchoring systems that stabilize retaining walls by connecting them to the soil behind.

decorative

tassels

Ornamental hanging tufts

finialsOrnamental terminal features
valanceOrnamental window heading
swagsCurved decorative draperies

sheers · panels · pleats · cornice · pelmets · fringe · silk · velvet · brocade · chiffon

functional

curtains

Hanging fabric window covers

draperyOrnamental hanging cloth
holdbacksThings that restrain progress
hooksCurved catching devices

clips · magnets · fasteners · hardware · rods · cord · loop · secure · grips · anchoring

Categories

curtain hardwarecurtain rod, curtain rods, curtain rings, curtain hooks, curtain track
curtain termsblackout curtains, blackouts, thermal curtains, swag, valance
trimmingsfringe, braid, ruffle, piping, tassel
draperydrapery, curtain, swag, fabric folds, drape
geotechnicssoil, soil type, soil classification, soil structure, subsurface
home hardwaredoor knockers, cabinet knobs, lever handles, brass handles, chrome fixtures

Opposites

curtain position/function

tiebacksdrawn curtains

curtain hardware type

tiebackscurtain rods

Horizontal bars for window coverings

curtain tracks · curtain rings · curtain hooks · tension rods

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G