By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
Window blinds come in all shapes, sizes and designs. While you might think they are a relatively modern invention, they actually date back to early Egyptians who strung reeds together for privacy, or the ancient Chinese who used bamboo.1 The Persians introduced blinds to Venice, after which Venetian blinds spread across the world. No matter what language, country, culture or hemisphere, you need something to protect your home from heat and protect your family’s privacy.
The first patent for Venetian blinds was registered in 1769 and modified in 1841 so the slats could be angled.2 …read more
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