A curtain rod, also known as a curtain rail, curtain pole, or traverse rod, is a tool employed to hang curtains, typically positioned above windows, although they can be used in various settings. In bathrooms, these rods are often telescopic and self-adjusting, while in other parts of the house, they are commonly attached using decorative brackets or finials. For bay windows, poles may be specifically designed or created by combining straight and corner bends to suit the bay window's shape.
