The
Rose in Architecture, Design and Decoration
The rose is
one of the most beloved of all flowers. Not only has it been grown and
hybridized through the centuries, it has made its way into our homes and has
adorned our bodies for centuries. You do not have to look very far to find a
rose pattern or motif. Roses adorn fabrics, both for the home and for fashion.
Whether realistic or stylized, roses appear on furniture, glassware, china,
ceramics, wallpaper, carpets, tapestries, clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories,
stationery, and much more.
There is a design to match every style – traditional, country, shabby-chic, Victorian, modern, Asian, English.
Here are a few links to my personal favorite designs and designers in the history of the rose as used in design and decoration:
The rose window, made of stained glass, was an integral part of the
design of cathedrals during the medieval period.
Arts and
Crafts Movement:
More images
and information on roses in decoration can be found on the Victoria
and Albert Museum website.
Contemporary
and vintage depictions of roses in design are so numerous; a personal web
search will yield pages of results.
Here are some links added by Bernice
Challenge:
Walk through your home, open your drawers, closets and cabinets. Take photos or
make a list of the items you have which contain a rose design. Or visit a shop
near you and see what items you can find that contain the rose motif. Post your photos or list on your
blog, in the Facebook group, or link up below.
