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Window Curtains Giving
an air of comfort to the room, window curtains work hard at blocking light, sound,
heat and cold. They're also extraordinarily decorative and add enormous personality
to a room. Windows are treated to various types of curtains such as a sash curtain
used to filter light, a draw curtain used to block out light and an over-drapery,
which is purely used for decorative purpose. In very formal rooms, all of these
are topped with a cornice or valance to hide the hardware. Window
curtains are produced in a variety of materials, all employing natural as well
as artificial fibers such as linen, silk, cotton, wool, polyester, rayon etc.
Part of the rich appearance of curtains depend upon proper lining and interlining.
Interlining is most common on heavier weaves, such as damask, velvet and expensive
fibers, such as wool and silk. The rich look is achieved by using silk brocade,
damask, satin, taffeta, plush and velvet. All these fabrics are further embellished
with the help of prints, dyes, applique work and embroideries. | 
