ETHNIC STYLE: COLOURFUL, CLOSE TO EARTH AND CASUAL.

Looking for an exotic, colourful approach to the treatment of your interiors? Look no further. The ethnic style has all of these elements and more, as we’ll see below.

It’s essentially the casual style of faraway lands or cultures, such as African or Indian, where the arts and crafts elements prevail. It shouldn’t be of surprise then that it comes across as unusual and at times mysterious. 

The patterns, shapes, materials, textures and decorative elements, are unique to this style. Specifically, when it comes to African art, wood-carved masks or certain miniature wood statues, often ceremonial and tied to superstition or paganism, stand out. Wood is king, while straw and colorful fabrics are also popular. Beads are also associated with this style. The ethnic style is closer to earth and more casual or relaxed.

Whereas in Indian art, brass decorative elements such as plates, with engraved letters and forms, are characteristic. Tigers are also important to this culture, respected in a regal manner or simply out of fear, so these are depicted in various forms. At times, common to both cultures is the depiction of the elephant, closely connected with the life of these folks.

Floor rugs and loose fabrics are also common and integral to the approach of this style, which is complemented by various decorating knick-knacks. Summing it up, this stylistic approach is indeed colourful, close to earth and definitely casual.

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