Add Class to your home using Silk Curtains

Silk is a natural fiber produced by the silkworm. Silk came to the world market from China . There are many stories that have been told about how the Chinese first discovered silk. The most common tale is the story of a Chinese Empress who was once watching silkworms spin their cocoons and discovered that the thread the silkworms used could be spun into stronger threads and eventually made into beautiful cloths. The Chinese kept the secret of silk to themselves for a couple of thousand years after that. Eventually though the story leaked out and soon silk was no a longer fabric for the kings. Silk has been used to make fabrics and apparel and, in the medical field, silk has been used to make gauze pads, artificial tendons and artificial skin. Silk has been used in home interior decorating in the form of silk curtains, silk flowers and silk wall hangings.

Using Silk drapes adds a luxurious and whimsical romantic feel to your bedroom. However, silk is difficult to maintain and demands special care to extend the life of your fabrics. Silk fibers are very delicate and can be damaged by sunlight, therefore use your curtains in a window that doesn't receive direct sunlight. The sunlight damages the silk fibers and fades the colors turning a white silk curtain yellow! Silk curtains must be dry-cleaned or carefully hand washed depending on the dye and construction of the fabric. If by some odd chance you end up with a spot on your silk curtains, don't use water on the area. The water may cause a stain; take the silk curtain to the dry cleaner. If your curtains are made of washable silk, be sure to follow the manufacture's recommended instructions. This may include using a mild soap and cool or warm water. Wash the curtains separately and definitely do not wring or twist the curtain because silk is weakest when wet. Air dry your silk curtains away from direct sunlight. You can use a dry warm iron to get the curtain dry.

There are many types of silk available, some are pure silk and other are blends of silk with other fine fabrics. Dupioni is one of the types of silk used to make lustrous silk curtains. This type of silk takes dyes easily and is usually available in bright shades making attractive iridescent curtains. Dupiono silk curtains make fashionable window treatments that can transform any room.

To make the ultimate romantic bedroom consider buying a designer silk bedroom collection set with matching silk curtains. These bedroom sets contain; beddings and window treatments. By matching your bedroom's silk curtains and pillows, you can create a romantic gateway in your bedroom. These matching sets can be purchased on line at various websites or at department stores. Take it a step further and install a bed canopy and finish it with luxurious silk curtains.