Blinds in Europe
Wood blinds have been used for centuries in all parts of the world, especially Europe. Newer technologies are constantly developing wood blinds to make them more durable and better in performance, but the basic design has been the same for years.
Europe has a history of wood blinds. During Columbus’s era, tilt wood blinds often appeared in Europe. You had the option of having a Roman blind or a plantation shutter.
Use of pulleys
There is strong evidence that string pulleys were used in horizontal wood blinds. Pulleys existed even before the Romans.
However, in the last five decades, better technology has aided in better control and operations of wood blinds. Blinds can now be controlled with a remote control and a motor.
Cordless wood blinds
Cordless wood blinds became well known after wand tilters were developed. The wood blinds could be easily folded up when not in use, thus saving a lot of space. In earlier days, blinds had to be tied together when not in use.