Art nouveau fashion

The burnous, both in name and design, is of Arab origin, and describes a full, hooded cloak, often decorated with embroidery and tassels. It can also be spelled burnoose and bournouse. The burnous was introduced to Western fashion through the Spahi, the French calvary troops of from Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, whose uniforms included burnous. The Spahi began in the 1830s, and saw extensive action throughout the 19th century. This, combined with photographs of the Spahi troops in their…

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A stunning antique Art Nouveau brooch pendant designed by Georges Fouquet

Grecian / Art Nouveau dress with peacock references, with wedding dress colours. Also uploading the same dress with evening gown colours. Greco-Nouveau Dress - Wedding

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Maison Vever | An Art Nouveau Gold, plique-à-jour enamel and diamond pendant, circa 1908. Illustrated in La Bijouterie Française Au Xixe Siècle, page 687, described as a “pendant in the form of wood sorrel, decorated with plique-à-jour enamel.” Signed and numbered.

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