India Summer
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 6/1/2005
With a nod to excess, let the ornamentation and embellishment begin as all things Indian are found to be in fashion. In step with the exotic mood of the moment, the sultry allure of India wreaks captivating havoc on the home. Colors that were never meant to coexist do so happily while the sleek lines of Western design are blurred with beading, bejeweling and opulent, over-the-top motifs. Here, looks that translate the éclat of the East without succumbing to single-minded geographic concerns.
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Deceptively glazed with metallic finishes, Cole River's hammered ceramic vases mimic the sensual shape of an onion dome. eLink 558 |
| The carved filigree charger from Arteriors assumes antiqued appeal with a wholly charming, rustic sensibility ($159). eLink 550 |
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Silk, sequins and embroidery add razzle-dazzle to Divine Designs pillows, inspired by India's bygone Mughal era as well as other enchanting motifs ($65 to $110). eLink 554 |
| Seda France's new Paisley Collection spotlights alluring destinations around the world, fragranced with rich spices and rare botanicals evocative of each culture ($32 each). eLink 560 |
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Richly adorned, the Bombay tassels from Roberta Schilling add an equal dose of exotic and chic ($470 each). eLink 552 |
| Updated in chic fashion, traditional motifs take center stage in the reinvented, recolored area rug from New River Artisans. eLink 556 |
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Crafted of hand-cut glass, C&S Acosta's mirror reflects sumptuous splendor worthy of a maharajah ($500). eLink 559 |
| Old-fashioned prints step into the current day with sleek, distressed, black and gold frames from The Portfolio Collection ($350 to $650). eLink 531 |
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Jewel Turquoise & Pearls, an opulent new design from Spode, packs a visual wallop with flirtatious flair ($150, dish). eLink 549 |
| Indian inspirations refresh with a modern twist in John Robshaw's Kaveri bed, mixing rosy-hued designs block-printed by hand ($55, small pillow to $595, queen duvet). eLink 557 |
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Featuring a twine-patterned back, Diva's clean-lined chair offers an organic slant ($425). eLink 551 |
| From Rags, the tufted coffee table hints of faraway lands with its stylized bead detailing ($1,600). eLink 553 |
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Lush green puts a glamorous perspective on the tole tin lamp from Worlds Away, trimmed in posh antique mirror ($320). eLink 555 |
