Art Deco, also known as ‘Style Moderne’, is a movement in decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in Western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. Art Deco was one of the most fashionable international design movements in the modern art era, bringing sleek lines and decorative style to architecture, furniture, floorings, jewellery, arts, and many other forms. In the 1920s, Terrazzo became a popular choice in the United States, in both commercial and residential spaces. Schools, churches, hospitals, homes and airports were quick to adopt terrazzo because of its key features – durability and easy maintenance. With the creation of electrical saws to cut terrazzo in the 1920s, it became convenient to create attractive patterns and schemes for flooring. Terrazzo carried an image of modern life and progression, colour, playfulness and glamour, the design captivated people everywhere! This material ...
Bharat Floorings and Tiles was started in 1922 as part of the Swadeshi movement as a contribution to India’s economic independence by producing tiles of international quality to replace imports. With decades of hard work and compassion Bharat Floorings and Tiles is one of the most favoured names amongst architects and designers.