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Title: In the Oriental Style: A Sourcebook of Decoration and Design by Michael Freeman, Sian Evans, Mimi Lipton ISBN: 0-8212-2367-4 Publisher: Bulfinch Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95

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Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (6 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: A Must Have For Collectors Of Asian Arts
Comment: A favorite of my Interior Design book collection!
Being stationed in Japan for over 10 years with
my husband, I fell in love with Asian Arts and
enjoyed decorating my home with such treasures.
I recently moved back to the States, and more than ever,
I appreciate each piece for it's
craftmanship and beauty. This book shows how much more you can do with treasures from the Orient!

Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent decoration help...esp. for expats
Comment: This book is described as a sourcebook and that's what it is. It is certainly not an overview of Oriental furniture since the emphasis is on display and design. It is, however, a great book for those who wish to blend in some Oriental furniture in their Western homes.

The title may be a bit misleading; the main part of the book concentrates on South-East Asian furniture and not so much on Japanese/Korean styles. Most of the furniture comes from Thailand, Burma and China.

For those, like me, who live in that part of the world that is OK. The antiques available in Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong are mostly, in the affordable categories, from these countries.

In particular, there is a wealth of Chinese old furniture on the market. And for those who think prices are a problem, forget it. We have picked up many cabinets from Chian around $ 750 and for similar amounts you go to a good furniture shop in BKK and have lovely pieces handmade for you from your own design ideas.

Even if you don't live here, but are here on a visit you can easily buy and have it shipped ( we have done it for friends on quite a few occassions). The shipping rates are quite OK and allow you still to pick up some pieces at good prices.

For amateurs like me, who simply wish to introduce some Asian elements in their homes this book is very valuable and gives many ideas, not in the least through the many photographs.

Rating: 4
Summary: A helpful introduction to different Oriental styles
Comment: It is a good sourcebook to get an overview of 'Oriental' styles. You will find an introductions to Oriental traditional living, architecture, furniture and decorative items from Asian countries like Thailand, Burma, Japan, Korea, Myanmar (Burma), China, Philipines, Tibet and Indonesia including Bali. The book shows you as well how Oriental Style can innovate Western interiors.

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