Monthly Archives: December 2011
From Rags to Riches: The Origins of the Oriental Carpet
Whether hung on walls as the decorative focal point of a room or gracing the floor to keep feet warm during the winter months, carpets are a fairly common household item worldwide. Some carpets, in particular oriental carpets, are luxury Continue reading
Decorative Metalwork Techniques
The Beaux Arts Galleria houses many beautiful metal pieces, ranging from elaborate French torchieres to decorative Persian wall hangings. While many metal pieces are beautiful in their simplicity, a variety of techniques are used by metalworkers to achieve different designs Continue reading
