The Orientalist Interior

I discovered this dapper interior designer about two years ago, and I can say no one does Orientalism like Alberto Pinto. His interiors are about light, warmth, style.. They possess romance and fantasy. Alberto Pinto is a true artist with an eye for color. His rooms are more than mere living spaces. They are canvases injected with a vision, and the result is striking detail in every direction.

(The above image is from the website of Alberto Pinto.)

Oh Suzani!

Vintage fabrics come in many forms and textures - pillow covers, doilies, designer dresses, ethnic costume, and antique carpets are all possibilities. The element of appeal is the quality of old.

The Suzani is an embroidered, decorative textile that originates from the tribes of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and the other Central Asian countries. The term "suzani' means needlework. Characteristically, suzanis are canvases of threaded silk designs, bright flowers and scrolling vines.

Today suzanis are a sought after collector's item for those fascinated by vintage and ethnic fabrics. You can find a huge selection of them though at Yurdan, a wonderful site for the eclectic decorator.

(The above image is from the pages of Domino magazine featuring a Suzani from Yurdan.com)