The East, as we know, is a delicate matter.And this is also a bright, colorful and somewhat exotic thing (at least for Europeans). Eastern motifs have become firmly established in European design art since the nineteenth century, when the fact of the versatility of interior items in the oriental style was noted. Surprisingly, they fit organically into any design of a living space. One of such interior elements is curtains in the oriental style. The oriental style is historically (and geographically) divided into two directions: the Arab East and the Buddhist East. In the first case, it is bright, pompous and colorful splendor, contrasting shades and ornaments. In the second, it is laconicism close to minimalism, neutral, calm and pastel colors. Accordingly, curtains in the oriental style are either Japanese and Chinese traditions, or the atmosphere of Arabian fairy tales.
The Arabic version
The curtains from Scheherazade's tales are, first of all,soft flowing fabrics: damask, calico, silk, moire, brocade and velvet. These are elegant, voluminous and multi-layered curtains that encourage peace and relaxation. The color scheme of such curtains is rich dark red, blue tones, shades of gold. Fabrics are single-color or with a pattern. The pattern is a floral ornament, a curling stem, a spiral, jacquard, a monogram. Additional decorations are gold, cords, fringe, tassels, rhinestones, glass beads, mother-of-pearl, gold trim. The shape of the curtains combines figuredness, drapery, grabs. Curtains in the Arabic version of the oriental style create an atmosphere of solemnity, sophistication and at the same time intimacy. This option is most suitable for windows in the living room or bedroom.
Chinese version
It is simplicity, conciseness and absenceextra details distinguish curtains of the oriental style in the Chinese version. Such curtains are simply a piece of fabric cut to the size of the window with garters. Chinese curtains are raised and lowered manually, and are fixed with a ribbon or braid. Despite the simplicity of the concept and execution, Chinese curtains look quite stylish. They are made of expensive and beautiful fabrics of any colors and patterns. Almost any fabric is suitable for them. But the best looking Chinese curtains are those made of colored translucent fabric. Ribbons of a contrasting color look spectacular as garters. Decorative braid, glass beads, and fringe are used as decorating accessories. Such curtains can be made of several panels tied at different heights. Chinese curtains will organically fit into the interior of any room - kitchen, bedroom, nursery. Moreover, they are well combined with the laws and techniques of many interior styles.
Japanese version
Japanese panel curtains are the most laconica variant of oriental curtains. At first glance, they are too simple - even panels of whole pieces of fabric, stretched over two slats. But it is precisely due to their simplicity that Japanese curtains have won recognition all over the world. They look like light screens on windows or vertical blinds. Curtains in oriental style in this variant can be made of several panels, can be completely transparent or especially dense. Absolutely any colors, patterns and textures of fabrics are allowed here. A pattern that does not get lost in the folds of the fabric looks especially impressive on them. Japanese curtains are used when decorating large and spacious rooms or in interiors in the style of minimalism. It is the size of the room, its purpose and general style that will tell you how to decorate curtains in oriental style and with their help give your home a bright individuality and a special mood.
