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Fashion Trends Hit Home: Tribal Patterns
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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One of the big trends in fashion lately is tribal patterns. These are textiles created all over the world by talented craftspeople who pass along their skills and traditions down through generations. As I am not an anthropologist, I may take a few liberties here where "tribal" goes into a bit of David Hicksian style, but that's fashion for you!
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| This mix of Kilim pillows give the room an exotic feel. Kilim comes from a long tradition of weaving in Turkey. |
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Suzanis come from Uzbekistan, embroidered together by different tribes who included their gols, or crests in the designs.
| This is rug is Suzani-inspired. |
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This eye-catching area rug has an intricate pattern that gives it an African look.
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This framed woven piece and the rug are right on trend for the tribal look.
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| These pillows are more David Hicks looking to me, but the room with its textures and tropical accents has a distinct tribal vibe. |
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I can't resist showing you another shot of this beautiful room.
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Tribal rugs can also be hung from a wall as artwork.
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This bedroom rug adds warmth to the overall crisp traditional look.
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The colors, textures and prints in this room look like a "can this outfit be turned into a room?" straight from a tribal look on the runway. Perhaps by Oscar de la Renta, or Michael Kors!
Ideabook updated on Nov. 9, 2012.
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