Chapiteau, a French word meaning "big top" or "tent," is the iconic centerpiece of the traditional circus. It is typically a striped classic red-and-white design that stands out and draws audiences into a vibrant world of grandeur and excitement. With its distinctive peaked top, the Chapiteau provides an intimate, enclosed space where performers and audiences share in the magic and thrills of the circus.Each stripe measures 1 inch wide. Please note that these stripes run selvedge to selvedge, not the length of the fabric.