Turqueries

In the XVII and XVIII th century ,the ottoman empire fascinates Europe .
Turquie is synonymous with sophistication of THE BIG TURK , of the splendour of the Costume , of the Mystery of the Harem ,of the exoticism of the Food .
It is the time of the " Turqueries" that will go on in the XIX th century through the stories of the " Romantiques " travelers (Lamartine and Loti).

 

The Harem is one of this turquerie , even if it is more like a western fantasy, harem is love à la turca

The harem was not a jail for lustful women , it was a Women 's school .Every woman received education in the subject in which she showed more ability : calligraphy , decorative arts , music , foreign languagues .
These courtesans were not isolated from the social and politic life.

a room in topkapi , Istanbul

This kind of love a la turca sounds so exotic.

I can imagine the women studying and then laying down on ottoman sofa , drinking çay ( tea).

MY harem would be like that ...and it will be full of ...

my P.frey 's harem

my study room in my "harem"

Photos : Pierre Frey 's ambiance , fabrics available in my show room , for information contact me

Comments

[Rédigé par : Kitem]

Your harem is heaven. I want to go there and learn calligraphy.

[Rédigé par : mads]

I LOVE the room in the first foto. It is my dream!

[Rédigé par : Claudia]

Oh that is so lovely and the fantasy exotic...i wonder what it was like in reality? Maybe you were in a harem in a past life? I'm fascinated with them too!

[Rédigé par : patricia gray]

What beautiful pictures and fascinating commentary!

[Rédigé par : stephanie]

Can you imagine! To study art then retire to these surroundings!!

What a dream....

[Rédigé par : rochambeau]

Wait!! That P. Frey harem bedroom is my special bedroom too? Can you believe it? I knew we had something in common!

[Rédigé par : tongue in cheek]

Beautiful! Wow! Lovely detail of color and texture!

[Rédigé par : melissa @ the inspired room]

I love that last room best! GORGEOUS!

xo

[Rédigé par : marita]

i love the harem's sofas!!
pierre frey's looks beautiful as well as your harem mélanie!! would love to sit there, drinking thé à la menthe with you!!
lovely pictures!

[Rédigé par : My Melange]

My fav is Pierre Frey's harem. Love those colors and patterns ;)