What Came First–The Curtain Ring or the Curtain?
Barb Anderson

Defined Tag: Curtain Rings.

Curtain rings have been around for a long time. In fact, curtain rings have been around as long as curtains have. It is a situation that makes us ask which came first, the chicken or the egg?

A recent dig in Jamestown revealed a curtained bed fitted with brass rings that formed defense against a cold breeze. It used to be thought that the presence of a simple curtain could ward off disease. Plus, it was an efficient way of keeping bugs and other flying pests out of the sleeping environment. The rings were giant brass monstrosities. Why is this important? Well, today the rings that hold up the curtains that are attached to the rods come in a variety of styles. Super centers like Bed, Bath, and Beyond has an impressive selection of curtain rings. Furthermore, rings can actually play a big part in the aesthetic appearance of a room.

However, when you’re in the shower, I bet you do not usually consider how important curtain rings really are. Without them, your privacy would go the way of the dodo! Out of the entire curtain rig, the rings have to be the strongest piece.

Today, rings come in a variety of styles and materials. Some, as you may have experienced, are easily damaged, while others, like the ones found in the Jamestown dig, are made to last the ultimate test of time. When you pick out the perfect rings for your curtains to hang from, be sure to read up on the wealth of information available. There is a nearly inexhaustible amount of literature on curtain rings available on the World Wide Web. Once you get the millions of hits, just sort through them to find the best deals and companies that provide quality curtain rings. Remember, an informed consumer is a satisfied consumer

Barb Anderson has edited or written numerous articles for family-oriented ezines and sites on the worldwide web. Barb is Editor of the Power Learning Tips and Tricks newsletter, which is available at:   http://MastermindLearningSystem.com.