What is Oriental?
As the name suggests, this collection is curated specially for wallpapers that denote East Asian cultures, such as Japan, China, and India. The word ‘orient’ defines the east region of Asia where trade activity is fervent with the European countries, especially in China. Nowadays, oriental wallpapers do not only refer to East Asian designs, they also take inspiration from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Iran too.
Characteristics of Oriental Design
The oriental design as we know it, was often influenced by two significant factors: the environment and beliefs. East Asian countries have a tradition of using animals and flowers on their textiles.
This can be seen in wallpapers influenced by the Japanese and Indians. Japanese prints usually contain flora and fauna as icons, and they appear as a repeating pattern on the wallpapers.
This can be seen in wallpapers influenced by the Japanese and Indians. Japanese prints usually contain flora and fauna as icons, and they appear as a repeating pattern on the wallpapers.
These flora and fauna prints usually showcase cranes, koi fishes, dragons, chrysanthemums, Sakura, and the lotus flower. These symbols represent different significant ideas in Japan.
For instance, the crane represents long life and good fortune, while the chrysanthemum flower is the national symbol that the Japanese Empire used as the Imperial Seal, which represents the beauty and shortness of human life. In India, symbols that always appear in their textiles are elephants, mangoes, or paisley pattern and lotus flowers.
For instance, the crane represents long life and good fortune, while the chrysanthemum flower is the national symbol that the Japanese Empire used as the Imperial Seal, which represents the beauty and shortness of human life. In India, symbols that always appear in their textiles are elephants, mangoes, or paisley pattern and lotus flowers.
Combining shades on the walls, furniture, and Knick Knacks is very important. Select any two tones which include dramatic and subdued colours can balance each other out.
Some oriental patterns emphasize the natural colors found in natural elements such as stone, wood, and soil. Colors such as red, white, gold, brown, and black will give an oriental touch of elegance and exoticness.
East Asian Atmosphere
Additionally, individuals usually use fabric textured wallpaper to match East Asian designs. This will provide a traditional look to the walls, as the fabric was quite commonly used in the past as wallcoverings. In Japan, this fabric wall is called fusuma, used on a sliding door that is commonly found in traditional Japanese homes.
East Asian Atmosphere
Additionally, individuals usually use fabric textured wallpaper to match East Asian designs. This will provide a traditional look to the walls, as the fabric was quite commonly used in the past as wallcoverings. In Japan, this fabric wall is called fusuma, used on a sliding door that is commonly found in traditional Japanese homes.
As part of our oriental collection, MINDTHEGAP offers a unique touch to our traditionally inspired designs that can be a great addition to your home decorations, like Hindu deities and many other unique prints.
The unique touch of having revered figures on a repeated pattern is a fresh new way to create a wallpaper design, thus blending a mix of traditional and modern ambiance to the room when used.
The unique touch of having revered figures on a repeated pattern is a fresh new way to create a wallpaper design, thus blending a mix of traditional and modern ambiance to the room when used.
Beautifully handcrafted stone carvings like Buddha statuettes can help create a zen spiritual atmosphere. It also doubles as a gift for any occasion.