draperies

noun pl. draperies

1. Brit. dry goods
2. Brit. the business of a draper
3. 1. hangings, covering, or clothing arranged in loose folds
   2. an artistic arrangement of such hangings, etc., esp. as represented in sculpture, painting, etc.
4. ☆ curtains of heavy material

Origin: ME & OFr draperie: see drape & -ery