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Gone are the days when a curtain was used just to keep the sun-light out, no more matching curtain colors to the flooring and furniture, as KriskaDECOR transform curtains into hanging art. Almost endless possibilities are available, varying from existing stunning patterns to customized ones that can be manufactured according to customer preference. Anodized aluminum, from which the curtains are made of, is an excellent and flexible source on which any print can be implemented. Individual aluminum links are connected to form single sheets, when aligned together, the sheets are seen from afar as an image. Up close however, they are see-through.

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The lightness of the material makes it easier to work with, it also allows in natural lighting wher-ever it is placed. KriskaDECOR curtains are not exactly meant to shade the surroundings, they are pieces of art, equivalent to paintings and sculptures placed to enhance and beautify the atmosphere. Used on walls, as space dividers or ceiling danglers, these curtains are the ultimate solution to an innovative improvement to any setting. Their anodized nature means they can be placed both indoors and outdoors, such as Sea Brush gracefully hanging in a spacious balcony gazing into a sea of blue, or Cheesy Gold by a fireplace adding warmth to that of the burning logs.

Imagine a puzzle with hundreds of little pieces; although each one is different from the adjacent, together they draw a picturesque scene. 28 col-ors available in different intensities, as well as the option of glossy or matte, and the addition of any pattern or image means that the emerging puzzle is in the hands of its creator.

Even the chains come in different spacing, either standard or half-drop, where the chains are closer thus creating density and a lovely honeycomb result. KriskaDECOR certainly left no space for imperfection; the chains can be connected horizontally to add stiffness, cut to create entrances, or even anchored at the bottom to stop them from moving freely.

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Metal was never considered a material through which art could be created, let alone a decorating item. An im-mense amount of detailed work goes into creating these curtains; an overall image is deconstructed into thin linear aluminum sheets composed of even smaller links. In the end, the curtain provides depth and livelihood to the surrounding it hangs in, projecting an inanimate persona. This delicate yet colossal process signifies that when it comes to art, the tiniest of details that can easily pass unnoticed to the inexperienced eye, carry a re-sponsibility that eventually leads to the bigger picture. The anodizing process, a process through which a metal becomes an anode, results in treated aluminum that is resistant to weather and corrosion. The intricate pre-designed curtains draw their inspiration from earthly pat-terns, geometric figures and even history. Kaleidoscopes, Persian rugs, ancient temples, flowers and the tribal Woody are a few examples of the ready-made curtains. For the passionate designers, KriskaDECOR provides the chance to bring to life the most complicated of ideas.

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KriskaDECOR’s ingenious methods give life to inanimate objects, sig-nifying that a decorative piece can indeed add an almost tangible energy via its existence. The possibility to create a desired canvas is not the only extraordinary aspect of the curtains; they are also built to move. Ceiling curtains can hang as drapes or fall straight from above, while wall curtains can be either fixed or moving in order to change the layout of the space they are placed in. Be it a restaurant, hotel, home, office or stadium, there is always room for a metallic curtain. In a variety of places over 5 continents, KriskaDECOR customized aluminum makes an appearance. 20.20 Limited have even gone to the extent of decorating The Mancunian Suite with a curtain imi-tating the sound waves of Manchester City’s famous chants. This family-run business has managed to stay true to founder Josep Maria San Amill’s philosophy, who believed that “There is nothing that cannot be done; we only have to find the way.” Since 1926, KriskaDECOR has been and continues to be an example of defying the norm, molding metal to form a vision of literary sophistication. Due to the family’s understanding of the ever-changing nature of art and their passion to constantly improve their products, KriskaDECOR continues to astound with a growing collec-tion of curtains.