What is a Beaded Curtain?

Beaded curtains are dividers or curtains that are composed of multiple strings of beads placed in close proximity to create the general look of a drape or curtain. A beaded curtain is sometimes used to divide a room into two separate areas, or to provide a decorating accent that helps to highlight some feature of the space. Curtain beads can be composed from a wide range of materials, including wood, bamboo, or various types of plastic. One of the more common examples of a beaded curtain is the beaded door curtain. Sometimes employed as a way to limit the visual access to another room, beaded door curtains have the advantage of allowing verbal communications to continue while providing no barrier to slow down free movement between the connected rooms. For example, a beaded curtain hung in the doorway separating a den from a kitchen makes it possible to continue a conversation with the cook without exposing the condition of the kitchen to anyone sitting in the den. In addition, the ...  more

Beaded Curtains measure 36" W x 75" L on a rigid white plastic track with two hooks for hanging, high quality beaded curtain has 36 strands per track. A Frankie Favorite!  more

What does beaded curtain with or without iridescent coating mean? Light kit? What light kit? We have compiled some useful answers to some very common questions here (there are no dumb questions, never hesitate to call us at 928.855.6075!): Beaded Curtain: You can hang beaded curtains on a wall, in a window, from anywhere on just about any ceiling, or in a doorway. There are many individual strands on a beaded curtain. You can walk through them by pushing the strands to the side or by tying them back. Iridescent Coating on Beaded Curtains: Iridescent coating is a second layer of material applied to our beads. This gives a "pearlized shine" look and will reflect other colors. No Iridescent Coating: There is no iridescent coating applied on top of the beads. The only color that will show is the bead color. No other colors will be reflected. Beads without iridescent coating will still be shiny if they are acrylic. They will not have a "rough" or "matte" finish to them. Light Kit: All of ...  more

Bead curtains have been associated with Asian cultures for ages, but the popularity of bead curtains in the west developed much later, hitting its zenith during the 1960s. For many, that retro look is back again, and bead curtains definitely impart the desired bohemian flair. To make bead curtains, beads are affixed to cords or filaments of various lengths. Several bead-decorated cords hanging side-by-side form a semi-private barrier. Bead curtains are trimmed to fit across a doorframe or within a window frame. Since beads are independently affixed to the cord, they will not slip off when the cord is trimmed. In addition to acting as door and window treatments, bead curtains can also be used as room dividers. They can camouflage closets, sleeping quarters, and storage areas, and have been traditionally used to cordon off back rooms from public areas in small shops or restaurants. Various materials are used to make the beads in bead curtains. Typical bead materials include: glass, ...  more