Look at the 'oval' rods at Signature Hardware.

Here is a link that might be useful: Oval rods

Specifically the 72 x 36 would likely be the one you want.

Here is a link that might be useful: 72 x 36 rod

TorontoTim,

That is a nice shower rod and I do like it but it doesn't let the curtain go 360 degrees.

I'm hoping to find one that does and is more attractive than the original one I posted. I'm sure I've seen another one. I just can't find it again.

Susan

The plumbing store has one they say can be extended to that size:

Here is a link that might be useful: carousel rod

Here's a 66" one from Renovator's Supply.

Here is a link that might be useful: Clawfoot tub shower curtain rod

The plumbing store curtain rod would work if I can find a different flange to use... the ones they have are meant to be used flat and they don't angle.

Chibimimi, thank you but unfortunately that rod doesn't let the shower curtain slide 360 degrees.

Thanks for the help.

Susan

Susie, any shower curtain holder is going to need two supports in order to stay upright. You simply have the curtain span one of the supports and open at the other. You will be able to open it fully so it stacks up on either side of the one support.

Is there a reason you need to be able to slide it all the way around the loop?

You are right but some shower curtain rods let the curtain go around 360 degrees and they aren't stopped by the supports.

I'd prefer this arrangement because of placement of a window behind the tub and because of where either the wall or ceiling supports will need to be. To protect the wood floors I want one extra wide shower curtain rather than having 3 curtains around the tub.

You can get an oval shower rod with a 1' diameter:
Oval Shower Rods

Plus open top curtain rings so it would get past the ceiling supports:
Open Top Shower Rings

And to finalize, a shower curtain around that size to go all the way around.
Shower Curtains

They can can customize everything for you too if needed.

Here is a link that might be useful: ShowerRods.com

Trusake,

Thanks! I've never seen those open top shower curtain rings. That will work perfectly.

My tub is 59x38 where do I get a rectangular rod

Did you read the older posts? Click on the links and you’ll find many choices. You may have to do a search on an individual site if the link is obsolete.