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Sevilla Compass wallpaper features a motif appropriated by John Rinek of Rinekwall from an ancient Moorish wall in Spain. It’s 53 inches wide. $110 per yard, at Designtex

Embellished patchwork ottoman is covered with cotton sari fabrics. $300, at Maze Home, 735 Elm St., Winnetka, 847-441-1115

Photography: Leonard Gertz; Produced by Susan Victoria
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Oculus sunburst convex mirror by Van Gregory & Norton (shown in matte white gesso; other finishes available), diameter from 16 to 35 inches. From $2,900, at Dessin Fournir, Merchandise Mart, 312-661-0640, dessinfournir.com

Produced by Susan Victoria
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Vintage red leather club chair with Oushak vintage rug cushion cover from Kazakhstan/ Uzbekistan. $1,795, at Jayson Home & Garden, 1885 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-248-8180

Produced by Susan Victoria
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Bentley Rounds tables have classic open fretwork and come in stainless steel or bronze, three sizes (12 to 18 inches high). From $2,500 to $6,900, at Niedermaier, Merchandise Mart, 312-467-7008

Produced by Susan Victoria
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Vintage Japanese boro pillow is pieced from hand-dyed, handwoven indigo fabrics; the back is made from an old indigo kimono. It’s 17 by 18 inches. $340, at Maison Suzanne, 206 S. Marion St., Oak Park, 708-524-5316

Produced by Susan Victoria
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Five-by-seven-foot throws made from saris. $99 each, at BoConcept, 1901 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-388-2900

Produced by Susan Victoria
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Carved bone letter openers depict creatures in the Chinese calendar. $22 each, at Moss, 7405 Madison St., Forest Park, 708-366-8780

Photography: Leonard Gertz; Produced by Susan Victoria
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Vintage wooden kitchen tool with a handle beaded by a Navajo artist using traditional methods. $130, at Morlen Sinoway Atelier, 1052 W. Fulton Mkt., 312-432-0100

Photography: Leonard Gertz; Produced by Susan Victoria

Global Warming

When handcrafted textiles are repurposed, traditional artisanal methods are revived, and ancient patterns are given new life, the results can be superhot. Call it eat, pray, decorate.

By Gina Bazer and Amalie Drury

January 26, 2011, 12:45 pm

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