This was the case when I visited the online Inglenook Decor Store owned by Maureen Toribio. It specialises in selling one-of-a-kind flea market finds. These four Old World Architectural Drawings as seen above come as a collection and cost $71.50. They would be perfectly situated in a home study or library with a classical charm.

Go on over and have a browse through her store and also check her visually pleasing blog Ingle Talk.

History tells us that Damask was first produced in China, India, Persia, and Syria. It then spread throughout the Byzantine Empire and came to be known as ‘diaspron’ or ‘diaper’ in the city of Constantinople. However by the 12th Century the city of Damascus in modern day Syria gave its name to the cloth due to richness and variety of textiles that could be found there.

Damask floral print is now commonly made in many natural and man-made fabrics. These include wool, silk, cotton, linen and synthetic fibres. Patterns range from flowers and fruit through to animals and fantasy creatures. For many years it has been used for table cloths and linens but is now being seen in other forms such as on furniture, soft furnishings and on replicated on wallpaper.

Traditionally the designs have been two different tones of the same color but in modern forms, bold and vibrant color combinations are being developed. These include black and yellows; green and blues; and pink and brown.

The following are a few examples of Damask designs on every day items you can find in the home.

Red Damask Needlepoint Pillow 18 x 18 Pillow

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Amelia 6 Black Damask Bronze Three-Light Mini Pendant

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Damask Red Rectangular: 5 Ft. 3 In. x 7 Ft. 3 In. Rug

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Blue Damask Moses Basket

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