The name “Jansen” identifies a century-long, global offering of decorating services that focused on both historical revivals and contemporary trends. Founded in 1880 by Jean Henri Jansen, the Paris based design and decorating firm Maison Jansen quickly established itself as one of the first truly International design firms. The decorating firm offered services that focused […]
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Dhurries; What, Where, How?
“The charm of the dhurrie lies in its simple treatment of the decorative details, and the principles of symmetry repetition” Dhurries are functional, decorative and extremely durable. These cotton rugs are made by weaving horizontal and vertical threads. In the C19th Dhurrie manufacturing entered a new phase, which led to several exhibitions of dhurries in […]
Easter Island Heads
Easter Island, the remote Polynesian island located in the South Pacific, has always been steeped in mystery. The island of ‘Rapa Nui’ or ‘Easter Island’ as it is more commonly known earned its nickname thanks to Dutch explorers landing there on Easter Day in 1722. This island’s most impressive claim to fame is an array […]