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Throughout history, people have sought safety in their shelters, along with privacy. Originally, windows weren’t covered with glass at all. They were open areas used for ventilation and to allow the sun to warm the inside of the home. Still, people throughout the ages used blinds, or forms of curtains to cover windows and doorways to keep out dust, protect from weather, and to reduce heat from the sun.
Many experts agree that blinds were perhaps first used in Ancient Egypt, Persia, and China. Archaeological excavations have unearthed material thought to be used for blinds in all three cultures.
Most notably in Egypt and in many other desert communities, written proofs were found. The record indicates that thick strips of cloth and sheets were explicitly made for keeping out windswept sand.
Additionally, desert villagers would wet or moisten the cloth to better catch dust and sand particles that were continually being blown in.
It wasn’t until the 1700’s that the most popular style of blinds came to use. This practice included the use of vertical blinds, but the most common are Venetian blinds.
Though the Persians used blinds similar to that of Venice, the term “Venetian blinds” came to fruition because the blinds were introduced to European culture near Venice, Italy. Henceforth they became Venetian blinds even though this wasn’t their location of origin.
The popularity of Venetian blinds swept throughout Europe in the 1700s, and during this time, these blinds were made from a variety of materials, most common were thin pieces of wood.
It wasn’t until 1841 that a man by the name of John Hampson of New Orleans, Louisiana invented a system of cordage that made Venetian blinds with angle controls. This method allowed the owner to control the amount of light he wanted to pass through the slats.
Today, the Venetian blinds remain mostly unchanged as far as functionality is concerned, though now they are made predominantly from plastic.
Modern, clean, and super easy to operate, Cordless 2 inch Vinyl Blinds are also safer for kids and pets. These blinds give any room the look of a contemporary white 2" wood or faux wood blind with a true worry-free operating system. Even better, the ultra-slim slats made of ultraviolet inhibited material are resistant to yellowing, breaking, cracking, and bowing making these perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, kids' rooms, or your entire home for a unified look. The patented curved shape of each slat allows for better room darkening when closed and a less obstructed view when open.
An exclusive bottom-rail operated spring-engineered mechanism provides for effortless slat tilting and easy lift/lower operation with absolutely no wands or hanging cords. Complete with an integrated PVC headrail and custom fit, these blinds are waiting to shine in your home or office.
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