Abstract: The invention relates to a roman blind with a flexible curtain web, which is pleated at right angles to its extension direction, and with at least one gathering band which is fixed on one side of the web, extends in the direction of the gathering movement and comprises at least one gathering cord and regularly spaced loops for guiding a drawing cord. According to the invention, the gathering band (12) also extends along the pleated portions (pleats 22) of the web, whereas the gathering cord (18 or 20) at the gathering band (12) is guided directly from one portion of the web situated before a pleat (22) to a portion of the web (10) following this pleat (22).