Voting for the December Challenge - "Arabesque Style"

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.

Voting for this challenge runs December 9th - December 15th.
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.

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