A jabot is the term used for fabric that drapes vertically from the sides of a window dressing. The jabots are formed by pleats, gathers or folds. The are used to soften the edges of a swag or valance which covers the top portion of the window. Visually, they appear as though they are a continuation of the swag or valance, especially when made from the same fabric. Jabots can be draped from the top edge, as is shown here, they can be hung from underneath or even drape around the ends of a drapery pole. Jabot panels can be made in a variety of lengths and widths, they can be self lined or lined with a contrast fabric. With the variety of jabot styles available they are anything but simply just jabots.
by Susan Dorbeck