Not so formal as a swag.

Here is a style that has elegance without the formality of a swag.

swags in a bay window.

Empire Swags.

Swags and jabots that frame the view beautifully.

Swags in a bay window.

Swags and jabots with tassel trim.

Swags gathered on a rod with bishop sleeve side panels.

Swags and jabots hung at the ceiling.

Empire swags with bishoped side panels.

Swags in a bay window.

Here the fabric is pleated and held with ties.

Gorgeous swags with rosettes with the sides puddled on the floor.

An example of how you do not loose your stripes with a swag.

Swags over a cornice.

A Sheffield valance that has the same lines as a swag.