Portholes

Porthole is a small, usually circular window in the side of a ship, sometimes portholes are open, sometimes they are fixed. There are portholes at several locations in a ship. When boarding a ship people prefer rooms with a porthole to let in natural light and salty fresh smelling air.

Besides being just a circular window in a ship's side, these days portholes are also used as the most valuable and the most memorable gifts and decorative items. They invite us to look through the silent hole, through which beauty of art can be seen. The silent holes are transformed to a variety of usable and decorative gift items.

Porthole decoratives add beauty to any interior, whether it be a home or an office. Porthole gifts are best for people who have passion for exclusive art and craft. These are best suited for all sort of occassions like birthday, wedding, farewell etc.

Some of the favorite porthole gifts include porthole mirrors, porthole frames, porthole tables, porthole clocks etc.

Porthole Mirrors
Porthole mirrors are high quality nautical replicas that can be a focal point for woodworking or ceramic project. Mirrors can also be etched or painted on. They can even be drilled for the clock movement. Mirror can be removed for other centre decorations too. Decorative use of mirrors, whether a large one above a sofa or a smaller accent style, can both reflect light and bring added visual space. They can be a wonderful focal point in a variety of places. They are mainly cast of brass and sometimes even chrome. They are beautified with wildlife art or with sea life themes painted on them.

Porthole Clocks
Porthole clocks are made mainly on brass. They are also made on wood and bronze. They are also made by drilling porthole mirrors. They look great decorated on a desk at office or in your house.

Porthole Tables
These are considered to be a unique furniture in your house adding a touch of tradition, art and beauty to your drawing room. These are hand carved and are generally made of wood and solid oak. They are beautified with various motives on them or by placing a glass on them.

Porthole Frames
Unique porthole frames are hand painted. They can also be oil on canvas replicas of original painting. They include paintings of marine related objects like tall ships, lighthouses, flying cloud etc. They are generally cast from bronze powder and resin. Marine art prints are mounted behind glass in porthole frames.