| ... have
well over 20 years of experience in the flooring and wood industries.
since its inception dbm has specialized in only exotic wood flooring, including
three different species of asian rosewood and other products such as asian pine,
asian teak, asian walnut, and australian cypress. our customers can be
rest assured that we have the necessary experience and exper... |
| ...stonehardscapes only imports the finest hand selected natural stone ideal for
exterior sand set applications. in addition our products are practical offering
matching bullnose for pool coping and steps. stonehardscapes carries a wide
variety of colors and sizes allowing for an array of design styles and motifs.
our pavers range from sizes 4 x 8 up to 24 x 24 and our bullnose is available i... |
| ...ent-mindedly, they express thousands of years of refinement of design, advances in technique, complex developments in symbolism and know-how in producing the most beautiful rugs.
anatolia forms the asian part of turkey, and today the designation "turkish rugs" is synonymous with "anatolian carpets." hereke, bursa, kayseri, konya, usak, gordes, bergama, and sivas are the most ... |
| ...two major rug producing areas in central asia are the caucasian and turkoman
regions, which are justifiably famous for the high quality weaves of their
nomadic tribes. the caucasus is a difficult mountain area between the caspian
and black seas and, although the region now belongs to the ussr, it has been
home to many different tribes from turkey, armenia and persia, all of which have
co... |
| ...before the 1987 embargo from iran, persian rugs from were the most famous and pricey carpets, due to their their beauty and high quality. during the embargo, copies of persian rugs were made in other asian and middle eastern countries.
but because they were cut out of the u.s. trade, iranian weavers have not kept up with u.s. fashion trends, and during the embargo, the quality of iranian rugs de... |
| ... with dhawaja (flag), the kalash (water-vessel) and the twin fish being favorites. carpets from these regions are based on techniques that are as distinct as the motifs. these are essentially central asian in tradition. for over 2500 years the patterns reproduced were those of flowers arabesques and rhomboids with an occasional animal design. the patterns have never become outmoded. some motifs ha... |
| ...khara pattern of kashmir where they are often called the 'lucky elephant's foot'. background colors can also be found in navy blue, black or a series of beiges. these are sometimes referred to as caucasian carpets.
turkoman rugs have small, repeating geometric designs and are normally fine quality. the elephant foot and octagonal 'gul' motifs tend to look best in smaller sizes that make the most ... |
| ...if you consider yourself to be a minimalist when it comes to your home decor, a growing new trend known as japandi will likely appeal to you. asian interior design styles are perhaps most well-known for bringing calm and balance to a space (i.e. feng shui, zen), but another aspect of japanese style, in particular, is wabi sabi – beauty in imperfection. up to now, the minimalist style of choice has... |
| ...gn types
rug designs are generally categorized in four different styles:
traditional - traditional area rugs are typically modern-day representations of more formal, time-honored european and asian designs reminiscent of either oriental or persian motifs. today's traditional designs typically incorporate current color pallets and sometimes an all-over geometric pattern with linear componen... |
| ...ly's favorite dishes. if they love pasta and pizza, try growing basil, oregano, thyme and garlic chives. for mexican flavors, include cilantro, mexican tarragon, epazote and lime basil. to complement asian cooking, test your skills with lemon grass, thai cinnamon basil or mint. you might want herbs to brew tea with such as mint, chamomile, lemon balm or verbena, or bergamot.
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| ...The often derided name for Caucasian type rugs made in Chechnia and Dagistan... |
| ...A stepped-hook polygon motif named after the 15th century Flemish artist Hans Memling, who used rugs with this motif in many of his paintings.These guls are used in Caucasian, Turkish and northwest Persian rugs... |
| ...ccurately describe characteristics of Turkey, Iran, India, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan. The modern definition excludes characteristics of China and Indochina now classified as Asian... |
| ...rown. Because of its color, hardness and grain it is a prized furniture and carving wood. Walnut burls are commonly used to create bowls and other turned pieces. The wood of the Butternut and related Asian species is of much lower value, softer, coarser, less strong and heavy, and paler in color. |
| ...The Chinoiserie interior design style is a celebration of East Asian artistry and culture as interpreted through Western design traditions. Originating in 17th-century Europe, this style reflects a fascination with the exoticism and elegance of Chinese and other East Asian aesthetics, blending intricate patterns, rich materials, and dramatic flourishes to create spaces of refin... |
| ...The Asian interior design style is a harmonious blend of simplicity, balance, and a deep connection to nature. Rooted in the design philosophies of East Asian cultures, particularly Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditions, this style emphasizes minimalism, functionality, and a calming aesthetic that fosters a sense of tranquility and mindfulness.
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