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Using Damask in Your Home Décor, Furnishings or Wedding.
Named for the area in which it originated, damask is a weaving technique thought to date back a far as the early middle ages near the Damascus region of Syria. There is a damask weave fabric that brings out the fine lines of the pattern. Then there is a damask “pattern”, Damask patterns can range from floral motifs to more ornate designs. We see modern day interpretations of the pattern on everything from wallpaper to wedding cakes.
In the early periods of the 12th century, damask fabric was used primarily in formal settings such as a formal dining room. It was associated with “dignified luxury” thus typically found in the homes of royalty, the elite or the general “well to do” population.
We find damask patterns and prints used in many interior design styles because once again, it adds elegance and sophistication to any room or event. As with anything, the pattern has been modernized in many ways to fit the needs of the 21st century lifestyle.
Most associate the damask pattern with the colors black and white, although the pattern and fabric have always been produced in a wide variety of colors throughout the centuries. However, modern designers have brought more color combination’s to the spectrum.
As we try to walk the fine line between traditional and contemporary, damask is finding it’s way back into home décor schemes and furnishings. We have modernized it by using it as an accent piece instead of a primary focal point. This is accomplished through wall tapestries, drapes, stencil design or wall paper, rugs, throws, pillows and other things of that nature. You also find the pattern used in many bedrooms. It is a popular theme for luxury bedding.
The damask pattern is popular with brides to be and wedding planners. It is a very elegant addition to any wedding theme. The print is used on wedding invitations, save the date announcements as well as cakes! For brides who truly love the pattern, they’ll even incorporate it into their wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses with sashes and floral treatments.
There’s a lot that can go “wrong” when trying to use the pattern, so continue to read as I will share all my design tips and suggestions on how to properly and elegantly incorporate the elegant damask into your home décor or wedding theme.
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