Three Must Have Accessories For Indian Inspired Home Decor

You are already convinced of the exotic, sultry beauty of Indian inspired home decor. No doubt next on your mind is accentuation of your room. Have no fear, we have the answers for you with the five must have accessories for an Indian inspired design theme.

Maharaja Bed (luxurious, exotic)

The word Mahārāja (also spelled maharajah) is Sanskrit for “great king” or “high king” (a karmadharaya from mahānt “great” and rājan “king”). Make no mistake, these beds are also fit for a queen. Often these beds are huge and dominate the room which adds to its allure. Be it modern or traditional, these beds are at home in either setting. With beautiful headboard and leg carvings you are sure to feel luxurious when you slumber. Yours should be handcrafted of solid, hard wood perhaps teak or mahogany for timeless beauty.

Wood Furniture (timeless, durable)

Wood has been part of Indian life and culture for many years. Handsome wooden handicraft is simply part of their tradition. Cultural and ethnic diversity of the Indian states has enabled a variety of motifs, techniques and crafts to flourish there. and you can benefit from the variety when choosing accessories for your design project.

Wood Types

Indian Wooden Sofa

Raw materials for wood crafting come from the many indigenous trees found in India. Here is a listing of some of the woods and their design properties:

Walnut – ornamental work

Kashmir and Sandalwood – delicate natural fragrance

Teak, sheesham, deodar, ebony, redwood, rosewood, red cedar, sal and many others are used by Indian craftsmen due to the ease of decorative carving and inlay so popular in Indian design.

Jharokha

Designs & Motifs

Some of the most common motifs ornamented on Indian furniture is a variety of flowers, birds such as parrots, peacocks and pigeons, and animals such as deer, horse and elephants. Inlaying with fine brass wires (tarkashi), is also a popular artistic concept in Indian furniture design.

jharokha (or jharoka) is a type of overhanging enclosed balcony used in Indian architecture, typically Mughal architecture and Rajasthani architecture

Saris (curtains, cushion covers, wall hangings)

The sari is an extremely versatile item in Indian inspired home decor. These may be worn on the body as adornment as well as draped on a wall for visual beauty. They come in a variety of fabrics and colors from luxurious silks to cottons and many have exquisite borders called pallu (this is the part that, when worn, is draped over the shoulder of the wearer). The borders may be cut away from the sari and used for a variety of design purposes also; i.e., to line a cushion or garment. Truly what you can do with the sari is endless only limited by your imagination especially if you are handy with a sewing machine and needle.

Interior decorating with an Indian inspired decor theme is always fun and exciting. We would enjoy seeing photographs of your furniture and sari choices. And, as we always say,

“Have fun with it!”