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.
35023 Gold
Embroidered Purple Cushion with Tassels - $19.95
Purple fabric throw pillow with gold embroidery and tassels. 60% Lurex,
20% polyester, 20% nylon. Dry clean only. 16" x 16" high.
35022 Gold Trim Purple
Tablecloth With Tassels - $39.95
Purple fabric tablecloth with gold trim and tassles. 60% Lurex, 20%
polyester, 20% nylon. Dry clean only. 40" x 40".
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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".
34252 Purple Art Glass
Candleholder - $14.95 This candle holder features colorful, whimsical design with art
glass, a votive holder, and beads-all in lavender tones. Silver-tone
wire frame. 4 3/4" diameter x 26" high.
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35349 Burgundy
Gold Trim Curtain - $29.95
Opulence abounds in this burgundy curtain, lavishly decorated with gold
embroidery. Frame your favorite view with regal grandeur! Tissue
organza. Dry clean only. 44" x 93" long.
34301 Art Glass
Hummingbird Feeder - $14.95
This hummingbird feeder gets a whimsical lift from colorful art glass! A
festive accent for the garden---and feathered friends will love it, too!
6 7/8" x 4 1/2" x 36" high.
35389 Burgundy &
Gold Brocade Cushion - $29.95
Luxurious throw pillow features silky jacquard gold and maroon fabric
ornamented with sparkling amber beads, ornate floral embroidery and a
smooth satin back. 15" x 15" high.
31574 Moroccan
Style Lantern - $9.95
Designed in the Moroccan style, this metal candle lantern features
intricate detailing. 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 11 1/2" high.
32276 Beaded
Shade Lamp - $39.95
Bedazzling in a bedroom or den, this lamp has a shade embroidered with
beads, lending any room Moroccan mystique. Cast resin mahogany base. 8
1/2" x 8 1/2" x 18" high.
34163 Oasis Green
Beaded Shade Candle Lamp - $24.95
Green beads make a bedazzling shade for this candle lamp! Votive candles
only. 6 1/4" diameter x 11 1/2" high.
34251 Oasis Green
Art Glass Candleholder - $14.95
An artfully designed vase ornament, with colorful art glass and beads.
Green. Copper-tone wire frame. 7" x 3 1/4" x 25 1/4" high.
35744 Harem Oasis Green
Velvet Cushion Set - $69.95
Elegant cushion set crafted from luxurious soft oasis green velvet
accented by gold trim and a remarkable floral tapestry. Largest cushion:
17" x 17" high.
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purchase the set of 3
35511 Velvet Floral
Cushion - $24.95
Soft golden tassels dangle delicately from the corners of an intricately
woven floral tapestry of this plush oasis green velvet throw cushion.
18" x 12".
35510 Harem Oasis Green
Floral Bolster - $24.95
This luxurious neck pillow is made from soft green velvet and
embroidered with a golden floral tapestry. 20" x 6".
35509 Harem Oasis Green
Floral Cushion - $29.95
An elegant throw cushion made from soft oasis green velvet embroidered
with a beautiful gold floral tapestry. 17" x 17".
The harem was defined to be the
women's quarter in a Muslim household. The Imperial harem (also known as
the Seraglio harem) contained the combined households of the Valide
Sultan (Queen Mother), the Sultan's favorites (hasekis), and the rest of
his concubines (women whose main function was to entertain the Sultan in
the bedchamber). It also contained all the Sultanas (daughters of the
Sultan) households. Many of the harem women would never see the Sultan
and became the servants necessary for the daily functioning of the
harem.
33143 Medium
Moroccan Style Candle Lantern - $17.95
Dream of a faraway place every time you light this Moroccan-style
lantern! Crafted in metal with colored glass panels. Hinged door swings
open to place a candle inside. 5" diameter x 11" high. Candle not
included.
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.
33145 Small
Moroccan Style Candle Lantern - $9.95
A petite Moroccan-style lantern to set on a table or hang. Place a
candle inside to create an exotic glow. Metal frame with amber glass. 4
1/8" x 3 5/8" x 10 1/4" high. Candle not included.
Kadin's
were the Sultan's favorite women. Tradition allowed only four principal
Kadins but unlimited number of concubines. Kadins were
equivalent in rank to that of a legal wife, and were given apartments,
slaves, and eunuchs. For example, during the reign of
Selim II (the Sot), his favorite, the bas kadin
Nurbanu had an entourage of one hundred and fifty ladies-in-waiting. The
amount of properties, clothing, jewelry, and allowances given, was
all-proportional to the affection the Sultan held for them.
34691 Moroccan
Design Amber Glass Candle Lantern - $39.95
Tall Moroccan-style candle lantern with amber glass panels. For pillar
candle (not included). Metal. 6 1/4" x 5 3/8" x 19" high.
Odalisques
were at the bottom of the harem hierarchy. They were considered to be
general servants in the harem. They were not usually seen to be
beautiful enough to become presented to the Sultan.
Odalisques that were seen as potential candidates for concubinage were
trained to become talented entertainers. The greatest honor a Sultan
could bestow upon a male guest was to present him with an odalisque from
his court who had not yet become his concubine. These
women were greatly coveted as they were beautiful
and talented, and what is more important, had links into the harem
hierarchy.
34008 Green
Embroidered Curtain - $34.95
Add a soft touch to any room with this sheer, green, embroidered curtain
made of flowing, diaphanous georgette polyester. Dry clean only. 44" x
93" long.
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35024 Burgundy
Gold Trim Curtain - $29.95
Burgundy fabric curtain with gold embroidery. Tissue organza. dry clean
only. 44" x 93" long.
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35021 Gold
Embroidered Red cushion With Tassels - $19.95
Lustrous deep red fabric creates a beautiful backdrop for gold
embroidery, tassels and trim on this regal pillow. 60% Lurex, 20%
polyester, 20% nylon. Dry clean only. 16" x 16" high.
35041 Burgundy
Decorative Pillow - $14.95
Burgundy decorative pillow with beaded edges. 100% polyester. 16 1/2" x
16 1/2" high.
34029 Velvet
Bolster Pillow - $29.95
This bolster pillow is the picture of luxury, made from beautiful red
and gold velvet. End tassels. Dry clean only. 8 1/2" diameter x 21"
long.
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34053 Square
Velvet Pillow - $24.95
Decorative pillow in rich red and gold velvet. A splendid addition to
your bedding or sofa. Dry clean only. 15" square.
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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.
35602 Amber Raindrop
Chandelier - $39.95
Drench your wall in golden candlelight with this four-cup metal
half-chandelier adorned with strands of amber glass beads. 15 1/4" x 6"
x 22" high.
35724 Cord Print Lamp -
$59.95
Cord-printed fabric shade has crystal-clear beads dangling gracefully
from its elegantly constructed metal and cast resin base. UL Recognized.
Shade: 12 1/2" diameter x 8"; Base: 30" high.
32111 Glass Amber Mosaic
Wall Votive - $29.95 An eyecatching, unusual wall sconce with a shade made of amber
glass, divided into a mosaic of reflective diamond shapes, and a brass
base. Shade: 4 1/4" diameter x 7 1/2" high. Base: 9 1/4" high.
35620 Amber Mosaic Glass
Compote - $19.95 A descending swirl of glittering amber glass twists and twirls in
the descending mosaic spiral of this luxurious compote dish. Metal base.
For decorative purposes only. 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" high.
35551 Camel Satin Lamp -
$19.95
A translucent camel brown satin shade enhanced with mother of pearl and
rhinestone accents paints the walls in vivid colors when a tea light is
lit inside this stainless steel candle lamp. Tea lights only (not
included). 5" x 11" high.
35553 Camel Satin Photo
Frame - $14.95 An opulent mother of pearl studded frame to make your fun 4 x 6
photos sparkle. 7 1/2" x 3/4" x 9 1/2" high.
35554 Camel Brown Satin
Jewelry Box - $17.95
Your jewels will sparkle even more when they're stored in this satiny
mother-of-pearl enhanced box. Mirror inside. 6" x 4" x 3 1/2" high.
35647 Casually Elegant
Table Lamp - $69.95
Bring casual elegance home with this table lamp that features gracefully
carved arms topped with an elegant black satin shade. UL recognized.
Bulb not included. 14" x 7 1/2" x 24" high.
33601 Harem Bench with
Animal Print Cushion - $129.95
A little playful, a little daring, this bench won't go unnoticed! A
refined design, tame enough for any room...and a leopard print that's
wild at heart. Polyester cushion on metal bench. 36 3/4" x 16" x 24 3/4"
high.
35269 Harem Pet Bed With
Animal Print Pad - $79.95
Metal pet bed with leopard print cushion. Some assembly required. May
require additional freight charge. 32 3/4" x 17 1/2" x 15" high. Maximum
weight allowed is 10 lbs.
35745 Camel Brown Velvet
Cushion Set - $69.95
Give your sofa or bedroom the elegance of this royal brown velvet
cushion set adorned with an exquisite floral tapestry. Largest cushion:
17" x 17" high.
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35515 Tasseled Camel
Brown Velvet Cushion - $24.95
Soft brown velvet cushion adorned with a majestic floral tapestry and
satiny golden tassels is an opulent adornment for any bed or sofa. 18" x
12" high.
35513 Camel Brown Velvet
Floral Cushion - $29.95
Brown velvet embroidered with an exquisite gold-trimmed floral tapestry
adds a comfortable, luxurious flourish to the home. 17" x 17" high.
33614 Camel Desk Clock -
$29.95
A cultured piece, with the look of a valuable antique. A desk Uses
one AA battery, not included. Cast resin. 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 8" high.
clock rests on the back of an aristocratic camel.
32182 Palm Tree Candle Holder - $14.95
The camel, sometimes called the "ship of the desert," is illustrated on
this metal-look candle holder which also features a stylized palm tree.
Cast resin. 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 9 1/4" high. Candle not included.
