What is a Lace Curtain?

Lace is a fabric made from threadwork which is braided, knotted, looped, tied, and otherwise woven to create intricate patterns. These patterns are made from tiny holes within the woven fabric, giving off a delicate, airy appearance. A lace curtain is a panel or other form of window treatment made from this woven fabric. Hanging a lace curtain in the window of a home or office is an easy and inexpensive way to beautify the window, provide privacy, and soften the lighting in a room. A lace curtain is appealing to the eye of the dweller inside the room, as well as passersby. In the distant past, having a lace curtain was an unknown concept, as all lace was hand woven up through the 18th century. Lace, instead, was used to trim clothing, curtains, and other household items, but only in the homes of the affluent and the wealthy. In 1804, Jacquard invented the mechanical loom which opened up many new possibilities in the world of lace, and the idea of the lace curtain was born. Choosing a l ... more