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Glossary of Terms

Decorative Braids

Pom-Pom Fringes

Beaded Fringing

Ruche, Cut Fringe and Looped Fringe

Gimp Braid is traditionally used on upholstery usually antique or reproduction, but can also be used on soft furnishings, or as a wall braid.	Decorative Braids come in various designs and can be woven or knitted. They add interest to curtains and blinds when sewn onto edges, hems and valances.

Cord is used as an edging on pelmets and leading edges of curtains. Cord can also be attached to swag tassels to embellish curtain treatments.	Flanged Cord is designed to be set into seams of sofa cushions and soft furnishings and comes in a wide variety of colours and yarns.

POM-POM Fringes can be used for just about anything for that fun element.	Beaded Fringing adds glitz and glamour to curtains, cushions, throws, pelmets, blinds, table runners. The list is endless.

Chair Ties are designed to be attached to a chair to make a decorative statement. They can also be sewn to two corners of a chair pad and then attached to the chair's back support.	Tassel Fringe adds finishing touches to curtains and throws and comes in various lengths and widths of tassel.

Bullion Fringe is a heavy fringing traditionally used for sofa skirts, but the more delicate Bullion Fringes can be applied to curtains, throws and cushions. Bullion Fringe comes in a wide variety of lengths.	Tiebacks are cords or tassels which hold back curtains for a finished look. There are various types to choose from - Rope Tiebacks, Single and Double Tassel Tiebacks, Beaded Tiebacks - in a endless list of colour's, styles, shapes and yarns from traditional to contemporary.

Key Tassels are used in various ways - corners of cushions, valances and pelmets or simply attached to a key on a door or a piece of furniture. Key Tassels come in a vast array of colour's, sizes and shapes.	Ruche, Cut Fringe and Looped Fringe are available in various lengths dependant on the use. Some have decorative headers so that they can be attached to the outer edge of the fabric for more appeal.

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