| Silk has long been regarded as a premier textile and | | | | The major varieties of silk available include raw silk, |
| silk fabric is one of the quickest and easiest ways to | | | | chiffon, charmeuse, satin, brocades and naturally dyed |
| refresh with superb drapes, any room in your home. | | | | fabrics. |
| Thai silk fabric is the very best of the silks and whilst it | | | | It is important that you take accurate measurements |
| is often associated with luxury, class and elegance, it is | | | | for your silk drapery fabric. Remember the form and |
| also a very durable and versatile fabric. It is this | | | | function you decided upon when measuring. If you |
| versatility that ensures it is always a favorite with so | | | | want a more luxurious effect then you will need to |
| many designers and customers. | | | | double the measured width of your window space, |
| There are so many silk fabric varieties to choose | | | | including a few inches either side of the actual window |
| from. It all depends on the form and function you | | | | frame. |
| require from your silk drapery. The function you require | | | | Silk fabrics have many patterns, textures, weights and |
| from your silk drapes is just how you intend to use it. | | | | color ranges to choose from. Most of these selections |
| Will it be a soft background effect or do you want to | | | | are your own personal taste but make sure you take |
| really make a statement and have your window fabric | | | | into account the actual style of your home before |
| a real "conversation piece" with every visitor to your | | | | making a final decision. A home with a colonial or |
| home? The form factor is simply what you want it to | | | | country or contemporary style will each require a |
| look preferably look like. | | | | slightly different type of silk drapery fabric. |