New-York tribune., 1901-09-19
ORIENTAL COLOR SCHEMES.
FURNISHINGS FOR HOMES TO BE BRILL
IANT IN EFFECT THIS WINTER.

Mosaic effects in drapery nets of the
latest evidences of the seasons fad for color espe-
cally in lace curtains and hangngs. Owing to this
new fancy the most fascinating fabrics are dis
played every side to entice the purchaser. In
the mosaics. Oriental combinations most popu-
lar. green, yellow. blue and red stripes being
crossed by interviewer threads Of black.
Closely rivaling these, but in widely contrasting
style OF beauty, the lovely shadow silks" :"
which are seen at their best with the light from
the window shining through their soft folds.
Flower patterns Of poppies roses water lilies.
the last with a delightful underwater effect, are
chosen in this material most frequently.
Other lace curtains have pretty patterns of con-
ventionaliZed flowers IN three colors, reds, blues
and greens forming the prominent shades. Since
Arabian and Renaissance still continue to be
favorite aces some clever dealers. introduce the
popular touch of color, offer TO sell with these
hangngs ribbon insertion of the tint devised for
the
Even the simpler and less expensive grades Of
lace may render a window thoroughly artistic II
daintily draped and in securing such results the
cord and tassel plays important part There is
an unlimited number Of possible arrangements in
drsping. If the two curtains at the window. in
stead OF merely meeting at the middle OF the rod
upon which they are hung. made to lap over
each other considerably, they may be caught back
point about one-third of the distance from
the top by cords which then tied at the
freme end of the rod on either side Tassels orna-
ment the long ends of the cords, and are allowed
TO fall loosely. The curtains may again be gath
cred in. lower down, with French knot This
rangenent is prettiest with soft, hlmy curtain.
Cords may also be used effectively to drape back
one OF pair Of curtains midway up the window,
and the other at a point near the top.
Portieres of satin, covered with rich hand en-
broidery In gold and colored Silks are among the
most attractive novelties in decorative fabrics.
These imported from the Orient, and the de-
tails Of the designs similar to those seen in
Turkish mosque Other newly imported Eastern
fabrics are elaborately worked In figures OF pea
cocks, elephants and birds of bright plumage
Such patterns peculiar to India, and come in
both cotton and silk. They make most desirable
draperies in Oriental corners, smoking rooms or
dens
Rope portieres and edgings continue in fashion.
and are appearing in new and attractive shades.
Weeping pace with the general fononess Tor color
These edgings are often used on reversible cur
tains, being made IN twosided colors like the cur
tains which they are to match
The color scheme Of the hangings of room
should naturally be only continuation of that
used for wall decoration, and the wall hanginss of
In the showroom of a We'll known establishment is
q model reproduced from old English
high The wall space above is covered with an
effective tapestry. Another model in the same
house has its high wainscoting so cut as to frame
me wall into panels, Whlch are covered Win Dean-
uful cream colOred and blue savoniere velours.
Even in quaint pieces of hall furniture, where
sonlbre tints have heretofore prevailed, the same
raphy have also applications of white. blues or
reos and picturesque scenes reproduced to rep
resent hunting and coaching parties. Seats and
chair backs also of leather, Illuminated in imita-
tlcn OF old monlish parchments, among the
those who afford to indulge In expensive fur
nlture. An oak writing desk and companion bench
designed by one manufacturer and adorned with
lais leather is delightfully."- ornamental bit for an
artistic interior.