The gorgeous and opulent tapestries known as the Beauvais tapestries were woven at the Beauvais manufactory in the 17th and 18th centuries. Often considered the second most important tapestry manufactory...
Interior design is an art that includes both the permanent and the seasonal furniture and decorative objects that make up the interior of a home. Many of the fine art...
Rugs have been used throughout history and all over the world for religious contexts. In Belize, a truly stunning type of rug is a popular tradition and form of art...
The palmette motif, or arabesque flower, is one of the most common and beautiful motifs that you can find in Persian rugs. It is a highly stylized design and does...
The Safavid Dynasty and its patronage of the arts during the 16th - 18th centuries led to the advancement of the textile arts to a level that set a new...
Art Moderne is an influential design style that thrived during the 1930s and 1940s. There is overlap between Art Moderne and Art Deco, so much so that people often confuse...
If you are like most people, when you hear the term “gothic” you likely think of dark, macabre and scary spaces that would fit better in a classic horror film...
When choosing a design for your home’s interior, you may look to the past for inspiration. Many people enjoy the refined, antiquity-inspired style of the Georgian period. This elegant aesthetic,...
The popular Hampton Beach style combines the best of classic and rustic home decorations. You too can recreate the same light, breezy and natural look and feel in your home,...