If you know me you know I dearly love Chinoiserie. In fact, the very first blog post I ever wrote was about Chinoiserie.
According to the Oxford Dictionary Chinoiserie is “the imitation or evocation of Chinese motifs and techniques in Western art, furniture, and architecture; especially in the 18th century”. Chinoisere designs in a home were popular because it gave the homeowner the appearance of having money to travel abroad and bring treasures back from what they would’ve called “the exotic Orient”.
A little Chinoiserie pavilion found on a English estate
Today, Chinoiserie is experiencing a major comeback! It’s everywhere in home decor. Ginger jars, dogs, and tableware with Chinoiserie motifs are found in design books, blogs, and magazines galore. I am also happy to share with you that Chinoiserie is now making it’s way into jewelry as well.
18th century chinoiserie silk wallpaper
This Christmas my sister gave me this pair of Chinoiserie earrings. I absolutely love them! So, inspired by her gift I’ve picked out a several pairs of Chinoiserie earrings that I think (and hope) you will love!
Here are my favorite chinoiserie earrings:
