A wooden blind is a type of window covering. There are many different kinds of window blinds which use a variety of control systems. A typical window blind is made up of several long horizontal or vertical slats of metal which are held together by cords that run through the blind slats. Window blinds can be maneuvered with either a manual or remote control by rotating them from open position where slats overlap and block out most of the light. There are also several types of window covering, called shades, that use a single piece of soft material instead of sl