DEVINE DRAPERY

Luxe up your Pad
We are, needless to say, huge fans of the whole drapery revolution. 
From the elevation of the humble velvet curtain to the use of sheers as bed canopies
and decadent privacy screens, here at Blackpop we love it when our designs come to life
in this dramatic and often practical way.
'Larson Retro' cotton voile. Photograph courtesy of Curiousa
The first drape or curtain probably hung at the entry of tent somewhere in a middle-eastern desert in the very early days of civilisation. The cloth gave some privacy but also, when wetted with water, provided some primitive air conditioning to deal with the hot desert winds.
'Mary' cotton velvet curtains. Photograph courtesy of Sew Plush
 Curtains in 'Neo13' sustainable velvet. Photograph courtesy of @curdsandaway

Much later wooden shutters on windows were commonly used to keep out light and cold. What we commonly now known as a curtain replaced these. Hangings or curtains were often used on walls as decoration, or to divide up room spaces in grand country or town houses. They were also used around beds to stop drafts and aid privacy.

Roman blinds were first used over 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome - hence their name! They were made from linen or hemp, adorning grand structures like the Colosseum as well as more modest homes where they kept out the heat and dust.

Blackpop offers a full drapery service through our team of fabulous makers who can turn their hands to any style or design of curtain, drape or blind. Please let us know if we can help with any of your drapery decisions.
Blind In 'Chapelle Sunset' cotton velvet. Photograph courtesy of Kate Lovejoy Interiors
Any of our designs can be printed on to any of our fabric options,
which include cotton and sustainable velvets, light weaves that think they are
a linen and cotton voile. Each have their own distinct characteristics and behaviours. Please contact us if you have any questions as to which might work best for you. 

Samples of these can be ordered through our website. 

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