Interestingly, velvet was originally considered masculine material. From it sewed formal clothes for notable seniors and military of high rank. At the beginning of the XIX century, everything changed: velvet fabrics began to be used mainly for sewing women's dresses. In the men's wardrobe there were only smart ties from this material. Such a fabric is difficult to manufacture and has always been expensive. Therefore, she traditionally goes to the luxurious evening gowns. It is through them that she returned to fashion this season. Podium dictate your conditions and other areas. So, velvet (first of all, red) became popular in the design of furniture and interior accessories.

Scarlet velvet cloaks and masks were an indispensable attribute of the participants in the Venetian carnivals; cardinal clothes and dresses of women were made of velvet of this color. In the XVIII century crimson velvet was intended only for the highest ranks. In the interior fashion, the upholstery of such fabrics is preferred by designers who create classic furniture. Red, scarlet velvet is perfectly combined with expensive finishes - with gilded carvings, inlays and composing mosaics, which are so fond of decorating this furniture. Of course, these compositions are intended for ceremonial interiors. By the way, having fallen in love with such an environment, why not recall the tradition of the state-of-the-art living rooms that were arranged in aristocratic mansions and not make one in your own palace?