Drapery
noun
Cloth that hangs in decorative folds.
She arranged the drapery around the stage for the play.
Often appears as...
- decorative drapery
- hang drapery
noun
A business selling cloths or textiles.
He runs a drapery out of his house.
Often appears as...
- run a drapery
- local drapery
noun
The way a clothing or fabric hangs.
The artist captured the drapery of her dress perfectly.
Often appears as...
- drapery of the dress
- captured the drapery
Usage tips
Artistic
noun
Cloth that hangs in decorative folds.
She arranged the drapery around the stage for the play.
Often appears as...
- decorative drapery
- hang drapery
noun
A business selling cloths or textiles.
He runs a drapery out of his house.
Often appears as...
- run a drapery
- local drapery
noun
The way a clothing or fabric hangs.
The artist captured the drapery of her dress perfectly.
Often appears as...
- drapery of the dress
- captured the drapery
Usage tips
Artistic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Effect
Drapery adds elegance or drama to a setting, often used in theatres or classy events.
The grand hall was adorned with luxurious red drapery.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Curtains
Although similar to curtains, drapery often refers to more formal and designed fabric arrangements.
The wedding venue featured exquisite drapery along the walls.
Pro Tip 3/3Setting Ambiance
Drapery can change a room's ambiance, affecting color, light, and overall mood.
They used light drapery to brighten up the conference room.
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How do you build a...
and that kind of organic form. And so we drew and made models, these lines that merge at the top, soft lines, which became like drapery
Video examples
How do you build a...
and that kind of organic form. And so we drew and made models, these lines that merge at the top, soft lines, which became like drapery
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Quote examples
Keyshawn Johnson
American Athlete
I'm trying to build a brand, so I can sell Keyshawn Johnson products in stores. You know, paint, rugs, carpet, drapery, fabrics, blankets, towels, hardware, plates.
Quote examples
John Tenniel
English Artist
I carry out my work thus: I never use models or nature for the figure, drapery or anything else.
Quote examples
Keyshawn Johnson
American Athlete
I'm trying to build a brand, so I can sell Keyshawn Johnson products in stores. You know, paint, rugs, carpet, drapery, fabrics, blankets, towels, hardware, plates.
Quote examples
John Tenniel
English Artist
I carry out my work thus: I never use models or nature for the figure, drapery or anything else.
Example 1 of 2
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