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Ramin wood
- A popular type of wood used to make wooden blinds.
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Ramm, Son & Crocker
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Fabric vendor with European flair. A division of Robert Allen
fabrics. (55 Cabot Blvd., Mansfield, MA 02048)
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raw edge
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The cut edge of fabric, without selvage or hem.
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recess
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The window niche in which a window is fitted.
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recessed fitting
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Curtain or blind fixed within the recess of a window.
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reefed curtains
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See Italian stringing.
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reefing
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A pair of stationary curtains in which the leading edges are
pulled back like theater curtains, by means of diagonally strung
cords.
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rep
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A ribbed cloth of lightly woven cotton.
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repeat
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The vertical distance between each repeated motif of the pattern
of a fabric.
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return
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The part of a curtain, drapery, cornice, or valance that goes
around the side. To hang flush with the wall at right angles, it is
usually equivalent to the distance between the front surface and
the wall.
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reveal
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Side wall of window niche.
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Riviera Blind
- 1" aluminum blind made by Levolor
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Riviera Contract
- 1" blind6 gauge contract aluminum miniblind made by Levolor
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Robert Allen
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Fabric vendor with huge assortment. Broad price range. (55
Cabot Blvd., Mansfield, MA 02048)
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Rocaille
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Ornamental style of 18th century with stylized pebbles, shell
shapes and scrolls typical of Rococo decoration.
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rod
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A rail or track from which a curtain, drapery, or sometimes a
valance is hung. A traverse rod is operated with a cord and
pulley system, and curtains on a flat curtain rod are opened and
closed by hand.
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rod-pocket curtain
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A curtain where the top forms a pocket which is gathered onto a
rod or pole.
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roller shade
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A shade of stiffened fabric, usually operated by a spring
mechanism, that rolls up above the window.
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Roller shade
- A pull down flat fabric shade.
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Roman shade
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A flat shade with dowels slotted horizontally up the back, so it
can easily be pulled up into soft horizontal folds.
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rosettes
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A device for focusing attention on a particular area with a
curtain arrangement. An attractive ìfinishing-offî motif for
curtain headings, swags and tails, and tie-backs. Can be knife-
pleated, choux or bow style.
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Sanderson Fabrics
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English fabric vendor. Very traditional, exclusive, and fairly
high priced. (3 Patriot Centre, 285 Grand Ave., Bldg. 3,
Englewood, NJ 07631)
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sash curtain
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Rod-pocket curtain with a second pocket gathered onto a rod, at
the base of the curtain. They are usually sheer.
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sash window
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Window which slides open vertically. Also known as double-
hung window.
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sashes
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Fabric stretched over wooden frame and placed over lower half
of window in 17th century to keep out sunlight and give privacy.
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sateen
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A strong cotton or cotton-blend fabric, often striped or in a
bright solid color, with a smooth, almost shiny, finish and a
close weave.
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satin
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Can be made of silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers. The surface is
smooth and shiny and the reverse side matt. It is not the most
practical fabric as it tends to spot easily and is difficult to clean.
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Scalamandr
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Exclusive high-end fabric vendor. Very expensive. (37-24 24th
Street, Long Island City, NY 11101)
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scalloped heading
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A heading with deep, rounded cut-outs, which slots onto a rod or
pole.
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scallops
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A series of deep round curves used as a decorative edging.
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scarf drapery
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Uncut fabric draped to form an ornamental drapery.
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Schmalzried
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Vendor specializing in trimming such as braid, gimp, tassels and
more. (1501 Drigon Street, Dallas, TX 75207)
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Schumacher
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Fabric vendor which emulates European traditional lines. Large
assortment, fairly high priced. Parent company of Waverly. (79
Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016)
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seam allowance
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The narrow strip of raw-edged fabric left on each side of a
stitched seam.
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Section 12492
- The section number from the Sweets catalog which deals in
window coverings.
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selvage
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The defined warp edge of the fabric, specially woven to prevent
unraveling.
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shade
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A fabric window covering that can be pulled up on a roller or
pleated up vertically. See balloon, roller, and Roman shades.
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Shade-o-matic
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Canadian fabricator of vinyl shutters, plus blinds and shades.
(335 Eddystone Ave., North York, Ontario M3N-1H8, Canada)
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Shangri-La
- A blind and shade combined in one product. Made of polyester,
it adjusts like a blind and raises like a shade. Made by Comfortex.
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Shantung
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Unevenly textured raw silk, once hand-woven in Chinaís
Shantung province.
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sheers
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Fine, translucent fabrics such as organdy and voile that filter
daylight while preserving privacy.
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Silhouette
- A blind and shade combined in one product. Made of polyester,
it adjusts like a blind and raises like a shade. Made by Hunter Douglas.
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silk
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A natural fabric from silk worms. It dyes well and has a vibrant
color range. It fades easily in sunlight, however, and is best used
on beds away from the light, or lined and interlined and
protected by a blind if used as window curtains. It can be used
for light, elegant upholstery. Until the early 16th century silks
had large patterns and were made for specific purposes such as
upholstery and wall coverings. The Jacquard loom produced
figured silks, and the Industrial Revolution made mass
production of silks possible by the mid 19th century. So far, no
artificial fiber can match silkís lustrous surface, its draping
quality, or its subtle response to light. Not all silk is expensive:
simple, plain-colored silks can come within even modest
budgets. Take special care with the maintenance of silk curtains
or shades; they should always be dry cleaned. Bear in mind that
silk will show water marks.
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silk noil
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The waste product of spun silk is mixed with cotton or wool
giving a shimmer to the fabric in the form of tiny balls on the
surface.
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skylight
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A window in a roof or ceiling.
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Skyrise
- A skylight honeycomb shade made by Hunter Douglas.
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slat
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A long, flat piece of wood used at the base of either a roller or
Roman shade.
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Slat
- The part of a horizontal blind which tilts open and closed.
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slip-cover
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Protective covering made in inexpensive fabric to protect
expensive upholstery such as silk.
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slot headings
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See cased heading.
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SM Automatic
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High quality fabricator of motorized components for draperies,
blinds, and shades. (10301 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA
90232)
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smocked heading
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A handmade heading imitating smocking, in which the pleats are
alternately linked to form a honeycomb pattern.
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smocking tape
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A decorator tape in which two or more cords are pulled to create
an effect very similar to gathering.
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Springs Industries
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Blind and shade fabricator. Parent company of Graber, Nanik,
and Bali brands. (P.O. Box 70, Ft. Mill, SC 29716)
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stackback
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The space taken up by pleated curtains or draperies when open;
it is also the area on either side of a window, where curtains or
draperies are stacked back.
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stationary
curtains/draperies
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Curtains/draperies in which the heading does not move; they
may be held open by tiebacks, holdbacks, or reefing, or they
may be sheer curtains that are permanently closed, such as a
sash curtain.
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stiffener
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Interfacing such as crinoline or buckram used to stiffen
handmade curtain, shade, or valance headings, tiebacks, or
cornices.
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store Marquise
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18th century French blind in lightweight material tightly
gathered -- now a general term for a shirred window panel.
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strapwork
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An ornamentation of crossed, interlaced and scrolled straps
resembling leather often used to decorate walls in the 17th
century.
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Stroheim & Romann
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Fabric vendor. (31-11 Thompson Ave., Long Island, NY 11101)
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Sunburst
- Fabric radiating from the center of a semi-circular window.
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swag
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A sweeping drape at the top of a window, appearing to hang
from points at either side. The term is often used to include the
cascades that hang at the sides. Also known as a festoon.
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swags and tails
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A decorative pleated arrangement of fabric hung at the top of
curtains to hide the track. Swags are draped horizontally while
tails hang on either side of the curtain.
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Sweets
- The company which assembles the specifications of building supplies
made by major manufacturers. Very helpful for architects and contractors. Web site at http://www.sweets.com
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Symphony shade
- Honeycomb shade made by Comfortex.
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synthetic interlining
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Usually composed of 85% viscose and 15% polyester, synthetic
interlinings are cheaper than the cotton equivalents but lack
some of their qualities. They do not have the same softness or
body and so will not drape as well. While cotton interlinings will
adhere to the curtain fabric, synthetic versions will tend to repel
other fabrics and thereby lose fullness. Light penetrates a
synthetic interlining more than a cotton one. However, they do
not have the weaving faults of cotton interlinings, nor is there
the danger of shrinkage. They are clean and easy to handle.
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