The exhibition - running from October 2, 2018 to January 27, 2019 - brings together some 50 haute couture dresses inspired by India, China and Japan from the museum’s collection, presented for the first time alongside ancient Asian artifacts loaned by the National Museum of Asian Arts, as well as private collectors, to offer authentic context to the collection’s historical influences.
All things inspired by cultures of the orient are presently having an influence in fashion as well as interior designs as evidenced in two of the latest wall-coverings launched this Autumn by British brand Fromental. Known for their high-end couture approach to wallpapers and fabrics, Fromental's new ranges have been inspired by oriental cultures and focused the brand's bespoke approach with the use of hand embroidery and hand painting.
The Kiku design combines hand-painting and screen-printed details in a beautiful panelled wallcovering, hand-painted onto paper-backed silk. |
With its detailed painting, silk background and embroidered motifs, Cibar is a modern take on 19th Century Chinoiserie.
Photo © Lucia Carpio 2018
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Fromental is currently exhibiting in two galleries in London: Lorfords Antiques and Talisman Gallery. The brand founded in 2005 by partners Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes who often collaborate with international clients to create customised designs.
At the Autumn 29018 edition of the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair that took place 2 - 7 October at Battersea Park, south London, a themed Foyer Stand at the entrance demonstrated the infuence of Japonisme on European interiors. On display were examples of Glasgow School and Aesthetic Period British furniture, secessionist designs from Austria, Art Nouveau decorative arts and mid-century pieces, alongside a small selection of 20th century and contemporary Japanese works.
Two Japanese silk cushions with hand embroidery on printed ground showed by Bleu Anglais at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair. Photo © Lucia Carpio 2018 |
Kazuhito Takadoi from Nagoya, Japan works with a wide range of materials: grass, gold leaf, washi paper and sumi ink, to create unique art work. He was represented by Jaggedart London at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair. Photo © Lucia Carpio 2018 |
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