New-York tribune., 1902-01-26
.SPRING1InE DRAPERIE.S.
NEW DESIGNS THAT HAVE THE APPEAR
ANCE OF STAINED GLASS.

The long discarded valance. or lambrequin. has
been making persistent effort to regain its place in
the decoration Of the house, and this springs fash
ions in drapery materials suggest that the effort is
meeting Several of the leading manu-
facturers have brought out highly effective
styles. to be treated with cord pendants lace ap-
plique
Another novelty is the headed" window sash cur
tain whose design gives stained glass appearance
that is most decorative. When completed by
side drapery and valance the Gothic idea is
admirably suggested.
The American manufacturers producing goods
as artistic any OF foreign manufacture. with a
corresponding advantage in price 20 the purchaser.
Some OF these high art fabrics.are made Amer
lean soil by skilled workmen brought from Eu-
ropean countries. and from them American workers
learning
It is said by experts that the American Gobelin
tapestries are equal TO anything made in France.
In lighter textures the same beauty OF design and
harmony of color found.
One OF the curtains is a wonderful inter
mnsling of embroidery. insertion ana applique on
a lace foundation, and sken draperles show the
same originality of treatment.
Ever since the art or first persuaded the
cocoon to unwind It's sken tressYTe says The
hdman esteem than mas any he5f other aBc ater
And while 1t is true that cretonnes and tckings
pirate 1t is only by combining them with more
dainty weaves that the best effect can he secured.
extremely impressionistic Art Nouveau effects,
glass church window. The Yamn Mai silks
broche tafetaS made from SILK taken by the
japanese from wild cocoons. There six pat
terms, each In from six to twelve different colorngs
and the light and shadow effects caused by the bold
figures that rise with all the variety OF hand en-
broidery are fascinating Hung before the cham
Der windows OF summer house country club.
they would certainly beautify everything and every
inside-and in the cabin OF cruising yacht.
they would relieve the mOnOtony or many seasick
hour.
Among the most attractive of the fine musins
those with Colored stripes in balanced
groups, In gold Nile heliotrope. s the
adorned and nOunced most variousy. Two things
that distinguish bed set with Arabian lace ap-
plique white net the pretty effect produced
by the manner Of the cOrding and the double
rectangle on the valance
Some OF the less expensive muslins have ten inch
inserted border printed in large floral figures
A novelty the market is the applique
motif. with ground OF cloth Of gold edged with
gold cord The designs feurs de lis seven
pose. They have a cement backing that causes
them to adhere to the fabric that they are to en-
bellish. by the application Of heat. These par
ticuarly desirable in decorating plain fabrics for
portieres.
One of the window draperies has design
that makes the single curtain look Ike pair. and
Is intended for narrow windows. II comes in diff
ferent widths. and is three and half yards long
This style may he hung straight IL wider than
the window. be fun at the sides.
novel portiere idea is illustrated I'm the use of
material 100 inches wide. This Is for double doors
space. and does away with The heretofore prevail
Ing fashion OF having the opening In the middle
The curtain Is drawn back from side only. and
the remainder hangs in straight folds.