Art Persian
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 Gothic Angel Persian Cat FAIRY Cameo NECKLACE Myka Art  US $23.99
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 ACEO PRINT PERSIAN CAT MOON SEA US $7.00
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 ACEOPERSIAN HIMALAYAN CATVALENTINES BALLOONSMCVANOLINDA US $9.00
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 HANDMADE MARBLED PAPER EBRU RED ROSE US $35.00
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 HANDMADE MARBLED and GILDED PAPERLOVE US $25.00
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 HANDMADE MARBLED PAPER TIGERS EYE for TURKISH BLUE US $25.00
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 HANDMADE MARBLED PAPER THE PEACOCK IN THE GARDEN US $100.00
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 HANDMADE MARBLED PAPER EBRU US $25.00
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 Large Antique Claw Nakh Hand Armour Silver Overlay Dagger Spear Knife Arm Gift US $374.00
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 ACEO LTD ED GICLEE ART PRINT Persian Cat Kitten Mason US $7.99
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Westland Giftware Mwah Magnetic Siamese Cats Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, 3-1/2-Inch
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Cats Placemat
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Persian Hand-knotted Balouchi Runner (1'10 x 6'3) $58.22 Add some color to your home with an elegant Persian rugThis handcrafted area rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living spaceRunner is hand-knotted of 100-percent wool |
Tips on Buying Art for a Friend
With the festive season round the corner, many of you are probably starting on your gift shopping. If you’re having a hard time deciding on what to buy for your loved ones, why not consider buying art? A beautiful art piece displayed in your friend’s home will not only beautify the place, but also be a nice conversation topic for visitors.
However, buying art for someone else can be quite tricky. The last thing you want happening is to buy something that doesn’t suit the décor of your friend’s house. And your friend might end up quietly putting the art piece away into the store room after a while. You have to make sure that the art piece that you buy must compliment the décor of his home.
Here are some tips to help you make the right buying decisions:
If you have never visited your friend’s home, try to arrange for a meet up, so that you can have a sneak preview of the place. While you are there pay close attention to the decorative theme of the house. Is it modern contemporary, minimalist, or maybe Victorian? Perhaps your friend is well traveled, and has collected antiques from all over the world. Maybe he likes Asian styles, as evidenced by the furniture and decorative ornaments around the house. Pay attention also to the color theme. Are the walls colorful with bright primary colors, or is it in pastel earthy colors? These considerations will affect your decision in the kind of art you will buy.
Location
While you are in the house, identify a wall where you might want the art piece to be hung. It can be quite challenging to find suitable space to hang art - even more so if the wall is already decorated with art pieces. Remember that you don’t have to buy a very large piece that occupies the entire wall. You can have a small art piece that can share the wall space with other pieces that are already there. You just need to pay attention to the theme of those art pieces. For example, if those pieces are black and white pictures of architectural buildings, then you have a pretty good idea on the type of art to buy that will match nicely with the others.
Color
A rule of thumb is to take note of the 2 strongest colors in the room, and then choose art that has those colors in them. For example, if the room has a lot of brown and beige, you can find art that has these 2 colors in them, but it’s ok to have an additional splash of red or yellow in it. After all, you want the art piece to stand out and tell a story, so don’t pick an art piece that blends so well until it becomes un-noticeable.
Take note of other things in the room that may be attention grabbing. For example, if there is a beautiful Persian rug at the center of the room that the owner is very proud of, then choose an art piece with subtler colors than the rug so as not to steal attention away from it. Having a room with rugs, curtains and art pieces all shouting for attention can throw the entire room out of balance.
Style
It is important to find an art piece that will match the décor style of your friend’s home. If the house has a Victorian style to it or has a lot of old antiques, pick an art piece that will match closely with that style. Floral themed paintings or scenes of the countryside can never go wrong. Protect it with an antique styled frame that will add a nice old charmed look. Remember that the frame you choose is also part of the art piece, so do not ignore it. A frame with intricate details and carvings will work nicely with a Victorian or old cottage house.
For a modern home with contemporary styled furniture, you’ll be practically spoilt for choice when it comes to contemporary art. For a room that’s colorful, pick something that’s black and white. For a room that has neutral colors, choose something that will stand out and grab attention. The important thing to note is that you want the art to be noticed. Remember also, that contemporary or abstract art, do not have to mean anything. Different people will interpret it differently. So don’t be too hard on yourself when choosing the right art for your friend.
Size
If you intend to purchase a large art piece, make sure your friend has enough wall space to put it. It may seem common sense, but coming from an interior design point of view, large pieces are more suitable for rooms with a lot of space and have high ceilings. If your friend is living in a small space, then certainly large pieces may not be suitable. In this case, get a smaller piece, or better yet, get a set of small, similar looking themed art pieces that can be grouped together when displayed. On the other hand, if your friend is living in a very large space, buying art that is too small will make it look out of place and out of proportion.
So there you have it - just some basic guidelines to set you in the right direction. Remember, if all else fails and you really cannot find a suitable space to hang art, you can always put your art piece into a photo frame and display it next to other photographs. Nothing is impossible. Just a little experimentation can work wonders.
Enjoy your art shopping!
Copyright 2007 Edwin Mah
About the Author
Edwin owns www.abstract-prints.com, an online art gallery offering more than 20,000 contemporary art prints for home and office decorating. Visit Abstract Prints for your interior decorating needs today!
Oriental and Persian Rugs: How are They Manufactured
Nomads use primitive tools which they can transport with them wherever they travel. These tools are simply made out of two horizontal sticks which are held down on the ground by pegs, on which strings are mounted as a base for the making of both <b>Oriental and Persian Rugs</b>. These sticks can be dismounted to be carried from place to place, as the nomadic life demands. The designs are made through memory or by copying from a drawing. It is said that a full day of work produces an average of 7 000 to 10 000 knots and that nomads and peasants together make up the manufacturing force of the fabrication of <b>Persian Rugs</b>.
They are also manufactured in little workshops or big city factories. These facilities use machines that facilitates the more perfect end result of a <b>Persian Carpet</b>. For example, the basic strings on which they form the knots to make the carpet are pulled in a more uniform and tighter way, thus making the finished product smoother, and the sides straighter, while the nomadic productions are more crooked and rough looking. The shades of the colors don't necessarily match, because they work by what they have in their possession at that moment in time.
Even though the <b>Oriental and Persian Rug</b> making techniques vary from region to region, the basic principle of <b>Persian Rugs</b> manufacturing has remained unchanged. The base of an <b>Oriental Carpet</b> can be mounted either of cotton strings, silk, wool or even man made material such as viscose, acetate or even artificial silk. The piles are knotted around the foundation or warp or weft. They are made of more friable material of wool, silk, or a mixture of silk and wool. In this case, silk is used to enhance details. Wool is the most commonly used material, because it is cheap and soft on hands, therefore easy to work with. Some <b>Oriental and Persian Carpets</b> are made entirely of silk. These are extremely fine rugs. They are often seen as wall hangings in certain homes. <b>Silk Oriental and Persian Area Rugs</b> have a unequaled luster and beauty. They are true works of art..
The value of a <b>Persian Area Rug</b> is based not only on the material it is made of but also on the number of knots by inch. A carpet can have as little as 25 to over 1000 knots per square inch. The more the knots per square inch the more intricate and full of rich details the design can be made. Just to give an example of how much work is involved in the making of an <b>8x10-foot Persian Rug</b>, with a density of <b>140 knots per square inch</b> it would take a master craftsman <b>4480 hours</b> in other words, approximately a year and a half to finish the rug. Usually, two or three people work on a 8x10 <b>Oriental and Persian Rug</b>, thus reducing the time by one third. To work in this manner is truly functional and produces an exceptional work of art created with great patience, pride and love.
After the Rug is finished, they cut it from the loom. They reinforce the sides. They braid the warp ends that were attached to the loom, to form the fringe. Then the rug is washed to get rid of the dirt collected during the weaving, to add sheen to the wool, and to soften the colors. The rug is then dried in the sun. Now is the time for the master sheerer to cut off the top of the knots to create a uniform pile. Finally, this true work of art, is ready to be displayed in the most specialized store and enhance the beauty of any room and become a heirloom and the pride possession of its owners.
About the Author
Astrid Kazarian is a graduate in Special Education. She owns a Day Care where she caters to preschoolers with special needs within an integration program. Astrid developed a passion for Persian rugs at a very young age. When she turned sixteen, she bought her first Persian Rug as a birthday present from saved pocket money. This became the first of a small collection that she owns right now and displays on the floors of her home. Today, through an affiliate program, Astrid became partners with the biggest, most reputable importers and suppliers in the business. Visit her today at www.PersianRugZ.com
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