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The Essentail Accent: Silk Painting

For millennia, silk painting has been an essential aspect of Asia's rich visual history. The exquisite practice pairs two of Asian culture's most celebrated artistic traditions—sinuous brushwork and tactically spun textiles—making it an exceptionally important craft. Beyond its role as a culture bearer, silk painting is prized for its ethereal aesthetic, which artists have continued [...]

Oriental, Chinese, Asian or Zen

In retail, you'll often see the descriptors "Oriental", "Chinese", "Asian" and "Zen" used interchangeably. These are fine to help people generally connect with what they're seeking. Collectors will always look for particular pieces, and our customers always have particular ideas in mind when they shop. But if we are to generalize, we can identify 4 [...]

Centering Asian Curios

Oriental cultures love to invite friends to their homes. That is why the living room is the most important place of the house. The living room reflects the family way of life. The most beautiful pieces of furniture are necessities for the living room. The room is enriched with decorative handmade accents. Lisa Wolfe Design, [...]

Three Important Elements In Asian Garden Design

A Hideaway A small Tea House establishes a secluded area for relaxation and peaceful escape from your everyday routine. Legacy Architecture, Inc. A Balcony Moment A small balcony opening a room has a decidedly Eastern garden flair. Sliding glass doors bridge the space within to that without. The light flows freely, the natural flooring extends the space. The horizontal [...]

Send Us Your Photographs!

Asia's rich and complex history has provided inspiration for a vast array of decorative motifs. From the ornate red and gold palette traditionally associated with Asian style to the serene Orientalism favored on the international scene today, designers the world over are coming up with varied interpretation of centuries old ideas. Ancient and traditional motifs sit [...]

Authentic Antiques

The Minneapolis institute of Arts has an extensive collection of classic Chinese furniture housed in unique surroundings. The institute offer to the visitor’s first-hand views of life in a traditional Chines home hundreds of years ago. The first photo we see the reception hall, from a courtyard-style family home in the East Dogting Hills. The room [...]

Iridescent Accents

Adeeni Design Group The Ancient Egyptians were using mother of pearl in at least 4200 BC, pieces have been found in pyramids and tombs of the ruling classes. From archaeological evidence, we know that mother of pearl was also used by the Mesopotamians as far back as 2500 BC. It became popular in China during the [...]

Coffee Tables And End Table Companions

Donna Livingston Design Design HQ (Design Hirayama + Quesada) Design HQ (Design Hirayama + Quesada) Asian Living Room Coffee Tables: https://www.orientalfurnishings.com/coffee-tables-1 End Table companions: https://www.orientalfurnishings.com/end-tables-and-nest-of-tables-1/

How Many Ways For Wall Art?

Jill Buckner Photography NXG Studio Ryan Fung Photography Christian Grevstad Inc Explore art options for walls here: Orientalfurnishings.com/wall-art/