Inspirational cross-stitch designs with Moorish, Persian, and Byzantine flair Ottoman Empire once stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Adriatic Sea, covering much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and it is the inclusion of so many cultures that gives its decorative art such ornamentation. With Moorish, Persian, and Byzantine influences mixed with European folk art there is a wealth of design to choose from. This book offers beautiful repeat patterns and borders using rich jewel colors as well as styles evident in Ottoman ornamental art. The motifs work beautifully on cushions, blankets, and table linens. With easy-to-follow charts and many options of Ottoman-inspired traditional designs, this is an inspirational project book."
- ISBN13 9786055647629
- Publish Date 1 July 2015
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 August 2021
- Publish Country TR
- Imprint Tuva Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 112
- Language English