Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
5. furnishings (works)
6. [furnishings by form or function]
7. coverings and hangings
8. [coverings and hangings by specific type]
9. [coverings and hangings by location or context]
10. [coverings and hangings for openings]

Narrower term/s

• Austrian shades [NP]
• balloon shades [NP]
• roller shades
• Roman shades
• curtain papers
• accordion shades

Anotations

Scope note:

Flexible screens, usually of paper, cloth, bamboo, or similar materials and sometimes mounted on a roller, used to obstruct or regulate light passing through a window or obstruct the view from within or without. Prefer "blinds (coverings)" for flexible or removable devices used to obstruct or regulate vision or light consisting of horizontal or vertical slats that can be opened or closed.