English - or London - curtains, create an elegant and gorgeous aristocratic atmosphere, provide strictness and elegance to a premises. In spite of their similarity to Austrian and French style curtains, they are personalised and unique. Such curtains are sewn from one piece of textile. When raised, they form a gorgeous fold along the centre, which flows into side folds.

Such curtains usually use light textile with a compact texture such as linen, cotton, wool or chenille. Softer fabrics which excellently keep their form will also fit: taffeta, repp, jacquarette, etc. The most effective prints are bands, floral patterns, Scottish check, and gingham.