Many of these Embroidered Luxury
Accents are an uncommon find at an incredible price for
the U.S. market. Retailing in Exclusive World Furnishing Catalogs
for $36.00 - $75.00 each at Pier 1 Imports. These Luxury Accents are an Elegant
and Sensual addition to any Bedroom Atmosphere or Home Decor.
34162 Red Glass Mosaic
Bowl - $39.95 Enhance your dining or living room with this stunning compote, which
offers a red glass mosaic bowl atop a bronze-look cast resin base. 10"
diameter x 8 1/2" high.
35617 Mosaic
Candleholder - $24.95
A pearlized iridescent mosaic swirls gracefully across this hurricane
style candleholder. Taper candles (not included). Metal base. 4 1/2" x 4
1/2" x 9 1/2" high. Sold as a Pair.
35619 Mosaic
Candleholder - $19.95
Brilliant mosaics of glittering, pearlized glass form each of these
magnificent items bringing sparkling light into your home. Taper candle
(not included). 5" x 5" x 13".
35604 Iron Mosaic
Candleholder - $39.95 Per Pair Swoops and swirls of sturdy wrought iron form the frame to a lovely
mosaic of blue and white tile in this artfully crafted candleholder. 9
5/8" x 5 1/8" x 19" high.
35731 Mosaic Glass
Compote Dish - $19.95
A colorful mosaic of turquoise, navy and gold colored glass forms an
ornamental compote dish that beautifies with its quirky, classic style.
Metal base. Decorative purposes only. 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" high.
35732 Mosaic Turquoise
Candleholders - $24.95
A mosaic of turquoise-colored glass chips form an entrancing geometric
pattern that dance with light when a candle is lit. Metal base. Taper
candles only (not included). 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 9 1/2" high. Pair.
35733 Mosaic Hurricane
Lamp - $29.95
A hurricane glass intricately created with a turquoise glass mosaic
forms the colorful shade for a sturdy metal lamp. UL Recognized. 4 1/2"
x 4 1/2" x 11" high.
35734 Tall Mosaic
Candleholder - $19.95
A hurricane glass decorated in a turquoise hued mosaic is a fun, unique
way to light up a room. (Tapered candle not included.) 5" x 5" x 13"
high.
Pashmi Style Silk
Scarf - $19.95 each
Finely woven from pure 100% fine Thai silk, this luxurious two-tone
scarf pampers its wearer with the feeling of delicate gossamer. Dry
clean only. 30" x 70" long.
35387 Sunset Table
Runner - $24.95
Shimmery sunset organza table runner is adorned with dramatic
embroidered suns. Generous 70" length drapes virtually any table. Dry
clean only. 70" x 13 3/4" high.
35621 Amber Mosaic
Candleholders - $24.95 A mosaic of amber glass paints your room in the warm tones of the
setting sun when a lit taper is placed in these elegant candleholders.
Metal base. Candle not included. 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 9 1/2" high. Sold in
a pair.
35622 Amber Mosaic Lamp
- $29.95
Brilliant bits of amber glass make up the sumptuous mosaic of this fancy
decorative lamp. Metal base. UL Recognized. Lightbulb not included. 4
1/2" x 4 1/2" x 11".
35623 Tall Amber Mosaic
Candleholder - $19.95
A tall, shapely hurricane glass adorned with a swirling mosaic of
sparkling amber glass makes an incandescent adornment for any room.
Metal Base. 5" x 5" x 13" high.
35722 Burgundy Shaded
Table Lamp - $34.95
An ornately carved base and burgundy fabric shade makes this
antique-styled table lamp an elegant accent for the living room or
office. Cast resin base. 9" x 9" x 16" high.
35388 Sunset Tablecloth
- $29.95
Warm sunset tones, a rich fabric border, and golden thread embroidery
make this one exquisite tasseled table topper! 42" x 42" high.
35020 Red Fabric
Tablecloth with Tassels - $39.95
Red fabric tablecloth with gold embroidery and tassles. 60% Lurex, 20%
polyester, 20% nylon. Dry clean only. 40" x 40".
35104 Red Leather
Chandelier - $59.95
Red chandelier-style candle holder with acrylic drops. Holds five tapers
(not included). Pigskin leather. 20 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 12" high.
35105 Leather Candle
Chandelier - $49.95
Amber chandelier-style candle holder with acrylic drops. Holds five
tapers (not included). Pigskin leather. 17 1/2" x 17 1/2" x 14" high.
36737 Golden Leaves
Pillow - $24.95
A golden pillow with a subtle yet distinctive pattern of leaves adds a
touch of autumn elegance to your sofa or bed. 100% Rayon cover, 100%
polyester filling. 18 X 18 X 4
35334 Wood and
Wrought Iron Table - $179.95
Leather-look occasional table. 35 1/2" x 17" x 18 1/2" high.
35335 Wrought
Iron Divider Screen - $299.95
Metal divider screen with bamboo and leaves design. Stands 7 ft. high.
66" x 84" high. Due to the dimensional size & weight of these items, we
are currently able to ship them ONLY within the Continental U.S., and
ONLY to physical address locations.
35336 Wrought
Iron Wine Bar - $349.95
Cast iron wine bar with baker’s rack design. Holds 26 bottles, 14
glasses. Wood table top. 40" x 19" x 65 1/2" high. Due to the
dimensional size & weight of these items, we are currently able to ship
them ONLY within the Continental U.S., and ONLY to physical address
locations.
35333 Cast Iron
Table and Magazine Rack - $79.95
Glass top table and magazine rack. Cast iron with maple leaf design.
18 3/4" x 12" x 22 1/2" high.
32439 Pillowcase with Cushion - $24.95
Looking as though it came from a sultan's palace, this decorative
pillow displays exotic luxury with intricate beadwork and several
shades of color.
Satin back. 15" x 15".
Buy a single pillow here
Or buy 2 and save $10.00! Only $19.95 each!
34117 Round Satin
Embroidered Pillow - $24.95 A luxurious pillow, made of shiny satin embroidered with beads. Perfect
for decorating your sofa or bed. 13" diameter.
Buy a single pillow here
Or buy 2 and save $10.00! Only $19.95 each!
35386 Sunset Sun
Pattern Pillow - $19.95
Vivid Sunset satin accent pillow is a square of sunshine for your
favorite spot! Dry clean only. 15" x 15" high.
35348 Sunset Sun
Embroidered Curtain - $29.95
Sunset fabric curtain with embroidered sun design. Tissue organza. Dry
clean only. 44" x 93" high.
34763 Amber Glass
Hurricane Lamp - $39.95 Crackle finish amber glass hurricane lamp. UL Recognized (bulb not
included). Cast resin base. 6 1/2" diameter x 12 3/8" high; 70" long
adapter cord.
34847 Animal
Print Buffet Lamp - $59.95
Buffet lamp with leopard print shade. UL Recognized. 11" x 11" x 30"
high.
The image of a
harem conjures visions of opulent surroundings filled with beautiful,
sensuous women whose sole duty was to entertain an aging yet still
lustful sheik or Sultan. This image may have been based on the imperial
harems of the 16th and 17th centuries of the Ottoman Empire.
The reasons for harem existence can be seen from Ottoman cultural
history. Ottoman tradition relied on slave concubines along with legal
marriage for reproduction. Slave concubines was the taking of slave
women for sexual reproduction. It served to emphasize the patriarchal
nature of power (power being "hereditary" through sons only). Slave
concubines, unlike wives, had no recognized lineage. Wives were feared
to have vested interests in their own family's affairs, which would
interfere with their loyalty to their husband, hence, concubines were
preferred, if one could afford them. This led to the evolution of slave
concubines as an equal form of reproduction that did not carry the risks
of marriage, mainly that of the potential betrayal of a wife. The powers
of the harem women were exercised through their roles within the family.
Although they had no legitimate claim to power, as their favor grew with
the Sultan, they acquired titles such as "Sultan Kadin" which solidified
their notion of political power and legitimacy within the royal family
was reflected with titles including "Sultan".
34891 Hanging
Shade Floor Lamp - $99.95
Floor lamp with spiral hanging shade. Metal stand. Polyester fabric. UL
Recognized. Max. 60 watt bulb. 19" x 11 1/2" 61" high.
35616 Mosaic Compote
Dish - $19.95 Brilliant mosaics of glittering, pearlized glass form each of these
magnificent items bringing sparkling light into your home. Decorative
purposes only. Metal base. 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" high.
35618 Mosaic Hurricane
Lamp - $29.95
A hurricane lamp decorated with a pearlized iridescent glass mosaic
sparkles hypnotically when lit. Metal base. UL Recognized Bulb (not
included). 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 11".
The most powerful women in the harem were the Valide Sultan and the
Kadins. The Valide Sultan was responsible for the maintenance of order and
peace inside the harem. Being a female elder in the Imperial family, a
Valide was expected to serve as guide and teacher.
34688 Blue Beaded
Candle Lamp - $14.95
Candle lamp with blue and violet beads and crystal-like drops. Tea-lights
only (not included). 5" x 5" x 9" high.
33144 Large
Moroccan Style Candle Lantern - $24.95
Ornate cut-outs in this Moroccan-style lantern will cast beautiful
shadows when lit from within by a candle. Set on a surface, or hang.
Metal with colored glass panels. 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 13" high. Candle not
included. Back in stock September 10!
34686 Moroccan
Design Wall Lantern - $17.95
Moroccan-style wall lantern. Metal and glass. 7 1/2" x 3 3/8" x 13 1/2"
high.
34690 Star-Shaped
Candle Lantern - $49.95
Star-shaped candle lantern reminiscent of Moroccan designs. Metal
frame with glass panels. Tea light or votive candles only (not
included). 11" x 11" x 14" high.
Concubines
could be considered an equivalent to the modern version of a "one night
stand". They were odalisques that were presented to the Sultan and after
that one night, they might never see the Sultan again unless the girl
became pregnant with a male child. If she was successful in birthing a
male child, then she would become an ikbal (favorite) to the Sultan. The
female hierarchy followed the pattern of odalisques (virgins),
concubines ("one night stands"), ikbals (favorites), and kadins
(favorites "wives").
Harem women
formed only half of the harem hierarchy. Eunuchs were the integral other
half of the harem. Eunuchs were considered to be less than men and thus
unable to be "tempted" by the harem women and would remain solely loyal
to the Sultan. Eunuchs were castrated men and hence possessed no threat
to the sanctity of the harem.
According to
Muslim tradition, no man could lay his eyes on another man's harem, thus
someone less than a man was required for the role of watchful
guardianship over the harem women. Eunuchs tended to be male prisoners
of war or slaves, castrated before puberty and condemned to a life of
servitude.
34300 Blue Art
Glass Bud Vase - $14.95
A blue glass bud vase, designed to hang and dressed up with art glass
and beads. A playful touch for fresh flowers! 7" x 3 1/4" x 37" high.
29578 Incense Box
- King Tut - $14.95
A sarcophagus, the final resting place of King Tut, is recreated in gilt
and bright colors for this Egyptian-inspired incense storage box. 9" x 2
3/4" x 3 3/8" high.
31334 Oil Burner
- Pharaoh Tripod - $9.95
Three Pharaoh figures make up this Egyptian-designed oil warmer. 5 1/4"
x 4 1/4" x 4 3/4" high.
