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Heavy curtains, especially those used in large rooms, formal houses, theaters, or older European interiors, could require weights to help the fabric fall correctly. A weight could be hidden inside a curtain, attached to a cord, or incorporated into a decorative tassel or pull.
The purpose was practical rather than decorative.
A curtain that is too light may not hang neatly. It can bunch up, twist, or move when there is a draft. A carefully positioned weight can help maintain tension and give the curtain a
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