Persian, Indian and Turkish Influences in “Tamarind”
DATE: June 2004
PR Contact (NJ): Stacy Senior Allan 800 223 0704 x 111
PR Contact (AZ): Debra Fedasiuk 480 694 7597
Newark, NJ – Rich, textural designs in Thibaut’s new “Tamarind” collection show cultural influences
from Persia, India and Turkey. 16th Century rugs and tapestries provided inspiration
for many of the designs, and patterns that imitate the appearance of woven fabric or aged
linen. In some instances the printed wallpaper resembles fabric so much that it beckons
you to reach out and feel it.
Designs appear in warm, rich colors—shades of brown, beige, moss green, olive,
terra cotta, rust, bright red, and sunbaked red, as well as black and various spice
colors. There are coordinating fabrics, including heavy linen-cotton blends. Like
the wallpaper patterns, the printed fabrics have a textural, aged look. Some take on
the appearance of woven fabric.
Key designs in the collection include “Challiot,” a large-scale Jacobean pattern
with stylized flowers, berries, and parrots; “Wenzel,” another large-scale Jacobean
pattern with a worn linen look; “Gregory,” an arabesque damask overlaying a linen-like
background; “Tabriz,” a medallion-like carpet design with scenes featuring elephants,
birds, tigers, and journeying Arabic citizens; “Kilim,” a detailed design mimicking the
woven, brocaded look of a Kilim rug; and “Instanbul
Damask,” a leaf-shaped medallion
design with an aged linen appareance. There are also two “Tree of Life” designs-- “Louise,”
a large-scale open pattern with stylized, blossoming flowers, ripe berries, and pomegranates;
and “Nicobar,” a Jacobean design portrayed in a loose style, reminiscent of an antique blockprint
fabric. The collection also contains rich and intricate paisley designs such as “Hemmingway,”
a large-scale pattern inspired by a woven document, and “Turkish
Court,” a paisley stripe design.
Both are created with hundreds of tiny color accents, capturing the intricate needlework
of a paisley fabric.
For more information about "Tamarind," or for the names of local retailers or interior designers, contact Thibaut at 800-223-0704.
