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The decorated border has remained an important feature of interior decoration for over 2000 years. This seemingly simple, yet sophisticated art form has many fascinating applications in a variety of media, from the painted borders used to adorn the walls and ceilings of homes and other buildings, to brilliant silver and Art Nouveau tableware. More than 100 of the most beautiful border designs from around the world are collected in this stunning volume. Selected from many of the rare, encyclopaedic works of ornamental art published in the nineteenth century, the designs have been reproduced in their original colours. A lively introduction, which includes essential information on the great border designers such as Owen Jones, along with ample captions and source details, provide a comprehensive, historical overview of this enthralling subject. BORDER DESIGNS is essentially a tribute to the power, subtlety and sheer beauty of designs from ancient and exotic cultures that are still popular today. The book is sure to inspire designers, artists and students of interior design and fascinate anyone simply delighted by beautiful decoration.

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