The joy of a hand finished product particularly in a natural medium such as wood means that the finished item is always to a much higher standard. This curtain holdback has deeply grooved circles that are highlighted as the special paint effects and wood stains add an extra depth to the design detailing. All the Museum curtain poles are designed to support heavy weight curtains as well as delicate voiles and sheers. Conventional curtains do not necessarily require the use of curtain hold backs, the decision to use them may be based simply on your choice of curtain finish. Heavy curtains particularly if they are interlined curtains often benefit from being held back in a pair of curtain holdbacks to help to allow as much light to be able to come into the room. By contrast, light voile and silk curtains may look extra voluptuous adorned in a decadent swag which is held in position by the holdback.