Friday, February 25, 2011

Persiane

Window shutters, LivornoOur typical window shutters are called “persiane”, which is the plural of “persiana”. The word means “from Persia” and probably comes from the similar French persienne, meaning something of common use in the Orient.Window shutters, LivornoMade of wood or aluminium they come in many types, shapes and colors, but the most common is the bottle green one.

See also: Serial Windows - Colorful Shutters - Venetian Windows

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16 comments:

  1. Luis GomezFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Always liked them.

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  2. MichelleFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Their simplicity makes such a statement. I love the second photo.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    One continues to feel, as if spring is about to arrive soon.

    Wishing you all a good Friday.


    daily athens

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  4. RandyFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I am not big on cleaning them. Feel free to use the bench photo.

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  5. JackFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    In the USA, our shutters are purely decorative, fastened beside the windows and never moved. I have found it interesting to see Italian shutters being opened or closed depending on the time of day.

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  6. Small City ScenesFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I like shutters--always have. Had the on a house once. Just decorative though. MB

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  7. DinaFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    The window's plant containers are so much more interesting than one plain windowbox.
    The shutters in second photo have a split personality. Very versatile.

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  8. cieldequimperFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    An Italian word that derives from French, lol! Usually it's the other way round! these are so great!

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  9. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Oh I love these shutters, they are so different!Beautiful windows!
    Happy weekend,
    Léia

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  10. Traveling HawkFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Didn't know that! Thanks, VP, for the explanation.

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  11. jooFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I love these windows, especially the wee one in the first photo!

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  12. BirdmanFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Love that first shot... seems a bit crowded though. hahaha

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  13. AriannaFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Mi piacciono molto le persiane, a Lucca sono la regola. Buon weekend, Arianna!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Beautiful windows and shutters...the windows in Italy are always beautiful no matter what shape size color...!

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  15. EG CameraGirlFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I love shutters like that. I have shutters in many of my windows but none are shaped at the top as the top ones here are. These are very attractive.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Same word in portuguese. Lovely composition on top and a rather unusual set of persianas below.

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