Beaded curtains have come a bit since their debut in the 1960s. These are curtains that are made from long strands of beads and hang on doorways. They’re also not made entirely of beads these days. Many incorporate the use of regular curtain material and hang the beads at the edges or as tassels at the bottom. They are very easy to make if you have a pattern that interests you but you can also buy them pre-made. You don’t even have to sew anything. Often the only tools you need are hot glue and a hot glue gun.
The uses for a beaded curtain have taken many forms. While they were extremely popular in homes to separate rooms, many restaurants now use them to cordon off the dining room from the kitchen. They can also be used to hide panties and storage cabinets. These are mostly bamboo bead curtains with hand painted Asian designs on both sides. And passing through a beaded curtain is supposed to transmit positive energy according to Feng Shui. The only cleaning they require is a light dusting from time to time, so they require very little maintenance.
Beaded curtains are also popular in the retro corner of the market. College students find them cheap and easy to install, and many clubs have adopted the practice of hanging bead curtains. When it comes to hanging them you only need a few tools. A hammer and some nails or screws will suffice. It’s not often that a beaded door curtain uses a rod. Most of the time, they hang from the strings that bind them together. This makes them somewhat fragile to handle, but it also makes them very easy to repair.