Vietnamese home decor

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A Vietnamese couple turn to a Parisian expat, designer Bruno de Caumont, to add layers of history to their traditional house.

The fish traps are woven from strips of bamboo and flexible wood of a palm species called calamus

There are many techniques, materials, and finishes that we love in Vietnam but some of our favorite ones are Vietnamese lacquer, mother of pearl, eggshell and faux paper finishes. We also do some unique woven rattan and linen techniques. Both spun bamboo, water hyacinth, and seagrass are some great natural looks. Vietnam also offers some amazing ceramic finishes and techniques. And they have thriving outdoor furniture and accessories products in some interesting finishes and techniques.

This is our Vietnamese Tet. There have a plate of 5 types of fruits typically sits on the ancestor’s altar and on your other table in every Vietnamese home during the Vietnamese New Year aka Tet Holiday. The fruits are colorful and meaningful. They make New Year more lively and sacred. In Asian mythology, the world is made of five basic elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. The plate of fruits also represents the desire for good crops and prosperity.

The enthusiastically decorative style of Chinoiserie is rich in history. The intricate and ornamental aspects had piqued the interest of many designers. Uncover how the oriental motifs and characteristics meet the modern-day home. Discover new ways to approach the holiday spirit, deck the halls in Eastern elements, garnish your tableware in inky blues or keep to classic infused with cultured traditions.