The southern European country of Portugal keeps popping up as a hot travel destination – and with good reason! Portugal is not only a warm and sunny country with everything from vast mountains to a sprawling coastline, but the country is also extremely rich in traditional craft and the finest wine. One of the country’s most notable traditional craft’s is the filigree art. An art form which jewelry-inspired luxury decor brand KOKET taps into beautifully in a number of their stunning designs.
The History of Filigree Art
Filigree design is a delicate form of metalwork, usually gold or silver, made with tiny beads or twisted threads, or a combination of the two, soldered together. The English word filigree is shortened from the earlier use of filigree which derives from Latin “filum” meaning thread and “granum” grain, in the sense of small bead.
Often suggestive of lace and most commonly used in the creation of jewelry this intricate craft dates all the way back to 3,000 BCE in Southwest Asia. The traditional art form of filigree was commonly practiced throughout history in the Middle East as well as in Egypt and India. All places who continue to work with the art form to this day. Other historic places where ancient filigree objects have been uncovered include Phoenician sites in Cyprus and Sardinia, which is how historians believe filigree made its way to mainland European cities such as Porto, Portugal.
Filigree jewelry inspired design has been present in a variety of European cultures since medieval history. And while it has largely declined or even died out in most places, in northern Portugal it has remained an integral part of contemporary culture. And while it is possible to still find examples of filigree in other European countries, Portugal remains the seminal location for high-quality filigree art.
Whimsical Furniture Designs using Filigree Art
Given KOKET’s passion for supporting and preserving the craftsman in their home country of Portugal, the brand, of course, incorporated filigree furniture into its collection! The Nymph Collection embraces the wild side of this rare and beautiful animal that so gracefully bejewels the lighting fixture. Delicate metal butterflies hover in the air in perfect harmony composing an overblown dramatic silhouette, which gives shape to a luxurious chandelier. Nymph is a truthful legacy of KOKET’s haute couture experience in exquisite goods, goddess-y shapes and hand-crafted drama.
The Nymph Chandelier embraces the wild side of this rare and beautiful animal that so gracefully bejewels the lighting fixture. Delicate metal butterflies hover in the air in perfect harmony composing an overblown dramatic silhouette, which gives shape to a luxurious chandelier.
The Nymph Sconce embraces the wild side of this rare and beautiful animal that so gracefully bejewels the lighting fixture. Delicate metal butterflies hover in the air in perfect harmony composing an overblown dramatic silhouette, which gives shape to a luxurious sconce.
From these filigree details to exquisite sand casting, beautifully carved wood and beyond, the hands of the Portuguese artists who create KOKET’s designs are visible in each piece.
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