drapery
/ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ · draf·er·y
noun
- Cloth draped gracefully in folds. The artist's use of drapery in the painting added a sense of elegance to the scene.
- A piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain; a drape. The drapery in the living room was made of thick, heavy velvet.
- The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth. The family had been in the drapery business for generations.
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Did you know? The use of drapery in interior design has been a staple of luxury and elegance for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks using elaborate drapery to adorn their homes and temples.