Pile-woven carpets of the Mughal era are among the most beautiful works of art ever created - and some of the most technically accomplished of all Oriental carpets. This richly illustrated book surveys the history of the period, commerce, technical characteristics, and the carpets themselves. These carpets exemplify the broad range of imperial and provincial production during the "classical" period of Indian carpet weaving, which ended about 1800. The lengthy chapter on the carpets is organized according to style and pattern but traces the chronological development: the Persian style with its fantastic animals and pictorial designs, the flower style in its many variations, and the later types, including the durbar, millefleur, and multiple-niche prayer types, silks, and a remarkable group from Kyoto.
black eyed susan, echinacea, verbena, dahlia, joe pye weed, rose The black eyed susans started to wilt before I could expand into a full flower of life. This piece is like a sketch. Having worked within a short window of time, I see where I could have created more dimensions in this floral star. Weaving masculine and feminine energy in...
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Something Furry Underfoot is a must read book by author Amy L. Peterson. Amy shares humorous memoirs from her life with her spouse and unusual collection of pets.
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For thousands of years we have been pressing pebbles into patterns onto earthen floors. And numerous fine artists continue the tradition today.
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Underfoot Queens is an ant themed 4x where you will lead your species across generations. Explore, forage for food, expand your colony, fight off competitors, and survive the elements on your path to evolution. In the end, only the most adaptable species will survive.
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There’s no question that kitchen flooring needs to be practical and hardwearing but there’s no reason why it can’t be eye-catching, attractive and bang on trend, too. Sometimes, the surface we choose to fit beneath our feet becomes an afterthought in kitchen design yet it can be one of the more costly elements of a scheme so it pays to do your research and choose a material, colour, finish and texture that you’ll love for years to come. Here are some of my favourite new designs…
Our experts look at carpet designs and decipher floral rug pattern motifs dating back centuries from Persia, Mughal India, and Turkey.
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Design Milk takes a look at the innovation and interesting techniques that Patcraft used in both their design and printing processes for all five of their new collections.
Manhole covers with colorful designs depicting local characters or scenic and historical spots have become a popular attraction for both Japanese and international tourists. Spots of beauty can be found literally underfoot. Find 12 top designs here, and an introduction to collectible “manhole cards.”
By the last decade of the 19th century, and well into the 20th, hardwood floors became the norm for all new construction.
A gift guide for those adorable rascals running around your house.
