Swag- Large piece of fabric that is hung either above or on top of curtains. Swags are usually attached to a mounting board or pulled through a decorative sconce. They are draped into graceful folds taking on the shape of a half circle, and all should be lined

Designer’s Tip: Swags can be used individually to accent a small window or in multiples to become a dominant design theme.

Cascade- Soft, unstructured jabot consisting of fabric draped lengthwise in a zigzag fashion, usually ending in a point.

Flags- Double-sided jabots used in the center of a swag treatment or in corners when swags are installed in a bay window.

Jabot- Window treatment consisting of a tapered width of fabric that can be self-lined or contrast lined. It is pleated and used as a frame on each side of a row of swags.

Designer’s Tip: Do not use regular drapery lining on jabots or flags, as it will show as pleats fold back.

Throw Swags- Window treatment made up of fabric draped over a wood pole or café rod. Other types are constructed in several sections, but look like one continuous piece.