.::. Some Random Terms .::. • Tulle Fibre: Silk, nylon, cotton. Weave: Guaze, knotted, leno, made on a lace machine. Characteristics: Derived name from Tulle, France. First made by Machine in 1768. Has a hexagonal mesh and is stiff. It is difficult to launder. Comes is white and colours, and is very cool, dressy, and delicate. Uses: It is a stately type of fabric when used for formal wear, and weddings. It is also used for ballet costumes and wedding veils. .... • Pivot bar Connects the sash to the balance shoe. Allows the sash to tilt (pivot) in for cleaning. .... • Cannonball bed A low or mid-poster bed with round finials resembling cannonballs. As canopies and other draped forms of beds began to disappear, the former high posts were turned and finished with a variety of motifs. The cannonball historically appeared first in the 1800-1820’s. ....