Timeless Elegance: Stunning Qajar Style

Written By Amanda D'souza

Qajar dynasty's influence on interior design, blending Persian, Islamic, and European elements.

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Highlight the colorful and geometric tile patterns often found in Qajar interiors.

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Discuss the detailed plaster and woodwork on ceilings, a signature of Qajar design.

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Emphasize the opulent use of textiles like silk, velvet, and brocade in curtains.

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Explore the use of rounded arches, a key architectural feature, for windows and doorways.

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Focus on the use of mirrored surfaces to reflect light and create a dazzling effect in rooms.

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Detail how hand-woven Persian rugs with intricate patterns complete the Qajar look.

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These are ideas on how to incorporate elements of the Qajar style into contemporary homes.

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Timeless Elegance: Stunning Qajar Style

Qajar dynasty's influence on interior design, blending Persian, Islamic, and European elements.

Highlight the colorful and geometric tile patterns often found in Qajar interiors.

Exquisite Tile Work

Discuss the detailed plaster and woodwork on ceilings, a signature of Qajar design.

Ornate Ceiling Designs

Emphasize the opulent use of textiles like silk, velvet, and brocade in curtains.

Use of Rich Fabrics

Explore the use of rounded arches, a key architectural feature, for windows and doorways.

Arched Doorways and Windows

Focus on the use of mirrored surfaces to reflect light and create a dazzling effect in rooms.

Mirrorwork (Āineh-kāri)

Detail how hand-woven Persian rugs with intricate patterns complete the Qajar look.

Lush Persian Rugs

These are ideas on how to incorporate elements of the Qajar style into contemporary homes.

Qajar-Inspired Modern Interiors

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