Ethnic by Design

by Dinah Hall (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $5.86

  Ethnic by Design shows readers how they can incorporate the decorative styles of cultures from around the world to create a uniquely personal, stylish interior. It examines how the display of folk artifacts and designs can be adapted within any home, from large country houses to small urban apartments. It explores the decorative approaches of cultures that have had a strong influence on design worldwide -- Cowboy, Native American, Mexican, Nordic, Celtic, Tyrolean, Mediterranean, Eastern European, North African, Tribal, Gold Coast, Japanese, Indian, and Asiatic. 300 full-color photographs showcase examples of contemporary European and American interpretations, supplementing the text that traces the history and traditions of each culture.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $4.19

  This book explores the warmth and vibrancy of ethnic patterning and colour from cultures around the world that can be adapted for any home today - whether large or small. Each chapter exmaines individual styles from areas that have had a strong influence on design worldwide. The African Section , for example, includes special features on Moroccan and tribal looks, while The Americas includes North American Indian and cowboy themes. Within each theme, folk traditions are explored, examples given of contemporary European and American interpretation of the designs, and a rich collection of internationally available artefacts are assembled with suggestions and illustrations of ways that they can be used and displayed in homes today.