What are these things called Corbels?

As we all know Hand Carved Corbels are available in different styles as well as sizes. The styles are varied by region.

The Ancient Romans used leaves from the Acanthus plant to weave into Crowns that they bestowed upon the heads of the winner of Athletic events. It wasn't only the slaves against the Lions that occupied their leisure time. They adorned their homes with these plants as well. It was a sign of wealth and prestige that motivated the Romans to decorate their homes with these beautiful arrangements called acanthus corbels.

Grape designs were very popular among the Ancient French and Italians since the wine grape was so important to the economy of these two countries. It only follows that honoring the grape in their decorating schemes was a given.. The grape Corbel with the care given to carving the fine details of the cluster is one of the more beautiful examples of the Corbels found in old palaces and the homes of Royalty.

Floral Corbels carved in great detail and deep relief were a favorite of the ancient Grecians and are found in the homes of the affluent and important people of the old Greek cities. They are somewhat similar to the Acanthus design but with subtle differences in the size of the leaf.

All of these different styles of Corbels and more are to be found in the website of MasterWoodCarvers.com.

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