Peacock Curtains: A Classic Indian Motif for Your Windows
Discover the beauty of peacock curtains! Infuse your space with classic Indian designs that add a touch of elegance to your windows.
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The peacock is everywhere in India. Saris have it. So do temple walls and those heavy carved doors in old houses. Now it’s on curtains too. Peacock curtains are a simple way to get some colour into a room, and they look right at home in most Indian living rooms and bedrooms.
MnR Decor sells one such curtain, a hand block printed peacock design on cotton. This post covers what it looks like, the sizes and prices, and a few things to check before ordering.
What the Hand Block Printed Peacock Curtain Looks Like
White cotton is the base. The peacocks come in bright blue, turquoise, green, and yellow, and the tail feathers mix in a few more colours. With all that white behind them, the print doesn’t feel heavy, even across a big window.
Each peacock curtain is printed by hand. Someone takes a carved wooden block, dips it in colour, and presses it onto the cloth. Then again. And again, until the panel is full. That’s why no two pieces look exactly alike. A bird here is a touch darker. Two motifs there sit a little closer. With hand block prints, this is just how it is.
Sizes, Fabric and Prices
You buy them one panel at a time. Each panel is 52 inches wide and comes in 6, 7, or 9 ft lengths.
There’s a Standard fabric for everyday use: ₹1,300 for 6 ft, ₹1,600 for 7 ft, ₹1,800 for 9 ft. Premium is ₹2,200, ₹2,415, and ₹2,615 for the same three lengths.
Which length? Most windows only need 6 ft, which reaches the sill or just past it. Doors usually take 7 ft. Go for 9 ft if the door is tall, or if you want the curtain to hang all the way from ceiling to floor.
Back Loop or Eyelet?
There are two ways to hang them. Back loops are small fabric tabs stitched on the back. The rod stays out of sight, and the curtain falls in neat, soft folds. Eyelets are metal rings punched into the top. They slide along the rod easily, and the folds come out deeper. If the curtain will be pulled open and shut several times a day, eyelets are less effort. For a more formal room, back loops look tidier.
How Many Peacock Curtains Do You Need?
Measure the window first. For a nice full look, the curtains together should be about one and a half to two times that width. A small window? One 52-inch panel does the job. Anything bigger, and you'll want two peacock curtains, one each side, so they meet in the middle when you pull them shut.
Light, Privacy and Care
The cotton is thin, but it isn't weak. Nobody can see in from outside. Sunlight still gets through, though, softly, which is nice in a living room or where you eat. Want the bedroom really dark? Hang a plain blackout curtain behind it.
You can put it straight in the washing machine. Skip the bleach. Don't scrub the printed bits, and don't leave it soaking overnight either. All of that fades the colour faster. When you iron it, do the back side. Dispatch takes about a week, so if it's for Diwali or a house-warming, don't leave it to the last minute.
Is It Worth Buying?
For anyone who likes Indian prints, it's a yes. You don't have to repaint or buy new furniture. Just swap the curtains, and a peacock curtain brings colour and real handwork into the room. Pick the length, choose back loops or eyelets, then choose Standard or Premium. Everything else about this hand block-printed peacock curtain is on the MnR Decor site.
