(860) Draperies

Coverings, hangings, clothing, etc., of fabric, esp. as arranged in loose, graceful folds. Often, draperies. long curtains, usually of heavy fabric and often designed to open and close across a window.

In colors that work with today's decorating styles, you can mix and match to suit your home decor.

Historical Information of the bed skirt

Drapery refers to cloths or textiles (Old French drap, from Late Latin drappus) used for decorative purposes--such on windows--or to the trade of selling cloth. Even small British towns had several drapers' shops until quite recently, when ready-made clothes, curtains, etc have become the norm. Several department stores originated as drapers' shops.

The Worshipful Company of Drapers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London.

The depiction of draperies revealing and concealing the human form has been a major theme of sculpture and painting.

Other Languages

• Spanish: Pañería
• French: Commerce des tissus
• German: Der Textilwarenhandel
• Japanese: 呉服店