Ethnic Interiors

Shows rooms decorated along fourteen different themes, including cowboy, native American, Mexican, Nordic, Celtic, Mediterranean, North African, Japanese, and Indian

Part of an unofficial series, this title lives up to Rizzoli's reputation of publishing visually stunning books that enhance the art of living. It uses both text and photographs to demonstrate the techniques needed to create the feel of a particular ethnic style. In creating these interiors, machine-made items are spurned in favor of folk art and interior design accessories that look handmade. A directory of suppliers is included, but the book will work best for world travelers who want to integrate their souvenirs into a cohesive design style. The inclusion of many ethnic styles popular with contemporary designers makes this book a wise purchase even for small collections.
- Gayle A. Williamson, Fashion Inst. of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
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