The winner of the team vote in our October challenge, Joanne Teague of ThistleDew4U, has selected the December theme for our final challenge of the year. The theme of December's Etsy Beadweavers challenge is "ARABESQUE STYLE." Arabesque is an ornamental design style consisting of interwoven vines, flowers, leaves and geometric forms, often combined with other motifs. Motifs in Persian art can be a paisley, a geometric shape, a horse, lion, or flower. Western art motif examples include acanthus, egg and dart, and fleur de lis. Arabesque patterning is used in Persian rugs, tilework, medieval manuscripts, embroidery patterns and architecture.
The subject is broad, spanning several centuries and cultures with a wealth of inspiration material.
What did our entrants make of it? Please view this month's contest entries below.
What did our entrants make of it? Please view this month's contest entries below.
Voting for this challenge runs December 9th - December 15th.
Click on the image of each entry for more details
Click on the image of each entry for more details
Please vote only once for your favorite!
Click on any image in the mosaic to see additional views and read about each piece in detail.
Click on any image in the mosaic to see additional views and read about each piece in detail.
1. Aladdin's Treasure - beadifuljewelry
http://www.etsy.com/listing/85819177/aladdins-treasure-arabesque-style-ebwc
2. Arabesque Tapestry Necklace - RareSpecimens
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86264189/arabesque-tapestry-necklace
3. Sea sediment beadwoven necklace - Amirah - Kankou
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86294713/sea-sediment-beadwoven-necklace-amirah
4. Paisley Brooch - beadn4fun
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86304207/paisley-brooch-ebwc
5. Your Heart was my Motif - josjewels1
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86448608/your-heart-was-my-motif-etsy-beadweavers
6. Daliyah Beadwoven Necklace - njdesigns1
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86738524/daliyah-beadwoven-necklace-ebwc
7. Iznik bracelet - MoonsafariBeads
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86909908/iznik-bracelet-bead-embroidered-jewelry
8. Arabesque Arrowhead - MIDesign
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87083548/arabesque-arrowhead-ebwc-neckpiece
9. Turkish Delights Necklace - 4uidzne
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86597041/turkish-delights-necklace-december-ebwc
10. Black Arabesque Handbag - Starwaves
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87211846/black-arabesque-handbag-purse-handmade
11. Arabesque style necklace - AllasArt
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87248441/arabesque-style-necklace-ebwc
12. The Sultana's Necklace - crimsonfrog
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87266186/the-sultanas-necklace-bead-embroidered
13. Intertwining Leaves - randomcreative
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87280884/beaded-wrap-braceletnecklace
14. Jasmine - a Persian Princess Necklace - Vicus
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87400547/jasmine-a-persian-princess-necklace-ebwc
15. Bouquet Blue ink and Gold Sculptural Necklace - bead4me
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87698449/ooak-arabesque-bouquet-blue-ink-and-gold
16. Beaded beads in arabesque designs - BoonieBeads
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87710203/beaded-beads-in-arabesque-designs-of
17. Peacock Necklace - TerahClassyCreations
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87390903/ooak-bead-woven-peacock-necklace
18. Rivoli Beadwoven Necklace - SpringColors
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87747614/rivoli-beadwoven-necklace-unique-beaded
19. Arabian Nights Arabesque Cuff - AngelqueCreations
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87766860/arabian-nights-arabesque-cuff-december
20. Eastern Spices Arabesque - svetak
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87792618/eastern-spices-arabesquesuffdecember
21. White Wedding - pasipuosiu
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87829074/white-wedding-arabesque-style-necklace
22. Bead Embroidered Cuff Bracelet - HannahRachel
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87832579/bead-embroidered-cuff-bracelet-purple
23. Beadwoven Ring - bysalla
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87845082/ebwc-beadwoven-ring-arabesque
24. GRECIAN CAMEO - crownrosegems
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87870365/grecian-cameo-and-arabesque-brocade
25. Arabesque Hearts and Flowers - HauteIceBeadwork
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87890720/arabesque-hearts-and-flowers-ebwc
26. Taj Mahal Earrings - thistledew4u
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87900070/taj-mahal-earrings
27. Antique pearl bracelet - BlueStarArts
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87904774/antique-pearl-bracelet
28. Arabesque Stars - daxdesigns
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87908335/arabesque-stars-ebwc-december-challenge
29. Arabesque - Marynikydesigns
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87915482/arabesque-december-ebwc-bead-embroidered
30. The Sultan's Garden - EsmerldasStudio
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87931549/the-sultans-garden-ebwc-team-december
31. Arabesque in Blue and White - Beadmatrix
http://www.etsy.com/listing/85904327/arabesque-in-blue-and-white-ooak-keshi
32. Midnight in Byzantium - farfrumplainjane
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87952549/midnight-in-byzantium-ebwc
33. Arabesque Rug Wrap - FrancescasFancy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87970738/red-bracelet-arabesque-rug-wrap-cuff
34. Arabesque Style necklace - beadshead
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87975199/ebwc-december-challenge-arabesque-style
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