BORIGINAL patterns ‘Aboriginal patterns are based on art and design by the indigenous people of Australia. Very generally described their patterns are abstract, with symbols and motifs of specific and suered meaning, such as places, landmarks, natural phenomena, people and traditions that are important for their culture and community. See also Ethnic and Folk Art. ABSTRACT patterns Abstract patterns include motifs and shapes that can’t be described as any recognizable object or figure. Witehetty grubs, NT Australie. Alamy images. ACANTHUS motif ‘The Acanthus leaf isa frequently used ornament in architecture, art and design and comes in many different forms, looks and styles; leaf, tendril and scroll. The Acanthus was first used in ancient Greece as an ornamentation of the corinthian column, but became the favorite motif of ancient Roman art and design. It’s a common motif in many design styles following the classical era; in Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Damask, Neo classicism, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, y Py, UN WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASSICAL ACANTHUS MOTIF AND HOWTO DRAW IT? 4 In my Drawing the Acanthus class on Skillshare you will learn Click here to watch the more about the history of this classical motif, its anatomy and howto course introduction video draw it in various angles, turnovers and scrolls. AFRICAN patterns ‘There are many different African pattern styles and pattern types, formed by cultural traditions, the local materials and techniques for applying the motifs. For example strip weaving, stamping, painting and different types of resist-dye. But despite the differences they also have many unifying elements, for example geometrie shapes with symbolic meaning. The motifs are often telling a story or proverbs that are unique for the people creating them. Here are some examples of iconic African patterns and styles: Addireeleka. Alamy images. Bogolanfint / Mud cloth Kente cloth Image: Wikimedia commons, Image: Wikimedia commons. Image: Wikimedia commonsALLOVER patterns An allover pattern has repeated motifs that are distrib- uted in an even and somewhat dense layout where the motifs are sometimes intertwining, as opposed to a spot pattern where the motifs are separated and with more spacing. An allover can have any type of repeat layout or direction, ANCIENT EGYPTIAN style ‘Typical ancient Egyptian patterns were simplified, stylized, geometric and with a strict geometric structure often mimicking weaves, water, feathers and other structures found in nature. Other typical Bgyptian patterns were overlapping circles and the "roll-of- rope” design. The defining ancient Egyptian motifs were the Lotus, Papyrus, Rosettes, Vandykes, zigzags, chevrons, stars and vines. Lotus & Rosette border ANCIENT GREEK style ‘The Ancient Greek design style (also known as the Classical style together with the ancient Roman style) is characterized by geometric and elegantly stylized motifs and patterns in flat ‘compositions and was highly in‘luenced by Egyptian and Assyrian art. Iconie ancient Greek patterns are borders of Anthemion, Lotus, Triangles, Meanders (aka Greek key), Running dog but also various Diaper patterns. These patterns can be found on ancient Greek pottery, textiles, friezes, frescos and mosaies. Diaper pattern ‘Anthemion & Lotus border pattern ieee eee ere “Meander Crowstep (here shown as a mosaic) i i ADDADA Meander Running Dog / Vitruvian serollANCIENT ROMAN style Ancient Roman design was highly influenced by ancient Greek and Etruscan art, but is typically more detailed and ornamental, with realistie depictions of people and plants. Typical motifs in Roman patterning on friezes, ceilings, frescos and mosaic floors are Rosettes, scrolled Acanthus, the Peltae shield, roundels, hexagons and octagons including human figures and animals depicting mythological scenes. Classic patterns were border patterns like Bgg and Dart, Bead and Reel and different types of Guilloches and various geometries. ) “Acanthus seroll Rosettes Peltae Guilloche ANIMAL patterns Animal patterns are patterns depicting the patterns of animal fur or skin, like zebra Ab LY) stripes, leopard fur or snake scales. 1 4 ANTHEMION motif ‘The Anthemion is an ancient Greek interpretation of the Palmette from ancient Egyptian art, with leaves radiating from a parent stem. Versions of the Anthemion with petals curving inwards are said to depict a stylized honeysuckle plant, See also Palmette. ARABESQUE style Arabesque or Islimi, is an elaborate and ornamental patiern style deriving from - or inspired by - Islamic art and design. It includes biomorphie motifs, serolling, interlacing and overlapping foliage, tendrils, stylized plants and florals, often combined with geometric elements, The motifs are often repeated by mirroring or rotating to create a pattern tile. ARGYLE paitern ‘An Argyle pattern has lozenge shapes in combination with crossing dashed lines arranged in a diagonal layout. W's a type of tartan pattern and derives from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll in western Scotland. Argyle patterns are often used for kilts and plaids, knitted sweaters, vests and socks.ARTS AND CRAFTS style The Arts and Crafts movement and its design style emerged in England around 1860, with William Morris as its front figure. The style became extremely popular and spread to most of Europe and North America, The Arts and Crafts style was influenced by a wide range of historical and ethnic art and design from all over the world, like Islamic, Ottoman, Indian, Japanese and other asian styles. But it was the principles of Medieval and Gothic art and craft that formed the style the most. Arts and Crafts patterns are typically complex and layered, with motifs from the English nature and gardens, with trailing branches, leaves and flowers. Within the style you find several types of pattern compositions, like realistically growing, trailing or scrolled plants, stylized serpentine designs, mirrored, interlocking and diaper compositions. Zee Sie @n¥e Stes Trailing Serolled WANT TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE 2 ARTS AND CRAFTS INSPIRED PATTERNS? Check out the TRAILING Arts and Inmy Arts and Crafts patterns series of Ore Herns course >> courses on Skillshare you will learn more about the style and my step-by-step process and techniques for creating these intricate and layered patterns. a ae ART DECO style Art Deco is a fairly minimalistic design style typical of the 1920 - 1930s and has a glamorous sentiment to it. The patterns typically include bold ‘motifs built of geometrical shapes and lines such as spheres, cubes, chevrons, squares in symmetrical combinations. It can also depict stylized flowers, leaves, waterfalls and fountains. ART NOUVEAU style The Art Nouveau style flourished between 1890 and. 1010 and is characterized by dynamic, flowing curves, asymmetrical and whiplash lines. The motifs were inspired by nature, with flower stalks and buds, vine tendrils, insects and other delicate and sinuous objects.ANDANNA patterns BASKETWEAVE patterns BATIK patterns Refers to a placement print A basket weave pattern isan allover Batik is originally a resist-dye with a border commonly used for composition with bands seemingly technique brought from Indonesia kerchiefs and bandanas, often with crossing above and under each other to Africa and Europe by the Dutch a classic Paisley design. in a way that resemble a basket in early 20th century. Its blurry, weave. mostly abstract style is created with applying wax to shield the fabric from the dye and sometimes also breaking the wax to ereate charac- teristic cracks, Batik eolors often inelude indigo, dark brown and white. Examples of Batik styles are the African Ankara and the Shibori from Japan. a ns s a m rl = a BEAD AND REEL patterns Bead and reel patterns were commonly used in ancient Rome and Greece and are designs with motifs of alternating oval or round shapes (beads) and elongated or cylindrical shapes (reels). BLENDER patterns A blender is what we call a pattern in a collection that’s, often smaller in scale and simple in design. Its purpose is to add balance to the collection and tie the different patterns together as well as providing some breathing space between more complex and busy designs. A blender can for example be a stripe, polka dot, mini check or foulard. See also Hero and Coordinating patterns, BORDER patterns A border pattern only repeats the motifs in one direction; horizontally or vertically and is used to frame or crown. other designs, for example the edges of a searf or bandana, for wall decor and rugs. There are many classical border patterns; like the Meander, Crow step, Running dog, Bgg and Dart, Leaf and Dart, Bead and Reel, Anthemion and Lotus, but als Paisley. See also the Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman and Paisley styles. nn "Meander border pattern Paisley border pattern — , BOTANICAL patterns ~ x os a sme Botanical patterns have motifs showing herbs, garden “ ¥ eS plants and other botanical objects, depicted in a more or" less realistic way, often:as fall plant study inspired by zs ae scientific botanical illustrations. 2g TE oth OE tty OoiBOTEH motif ‘The Boteh originated in ancient Persia and consist of a spray of floral elements in a drop-shaped motif, with a tilting top. It became a popular motif in the Mughal empire where it developed into a full plant, root and all, partly inspired by European botanical illustrations. Later it evolved into the Bay droplet motif that we today know as the Paisley in western design. ’ @ e @ @ @ @ @ ¢ BRICK repeat A type of layout where the repeated © OO OC O SO SO @_ Wilts are arranged in rows and where every second row is shifted half a distance horizontally. eooaooeoeeoeoeoee BOUQUET patterns 1A MOUFLAGE patterns Bouquet patterns have floral motifs arranged An abstract, allover pattern of irregular shapes and in groups resembling composed bouquets of designed to imitate and blend in with specific surroundings, varying flowers and leaves, either as seen from originally created for army and military use. above, without visible stalks, or as seen from bn the sides, with bound or gathered stalks. See also Sprit CENTRAL AMERICAN patterns: ‘The seeds to today's Central American patterns developed already around 1200 BC with the Olmec civilization in today’s south Mexico and are typically characterized by geometric shapes and geometrically stylized figures. Examples of Mesoamerican pattern styles are Aztec, Mayan, Molas and Serapes. CELTIC KNOT motif A Celtic knot is a motif depicting in- tricatly interwoven ribbons, strings or rope and that is excessively used in the Celtic style of Insular art. It’s often a so called everlasting knot, seemingly with no beginning or end. A simple version is called the “triquetra” (image). ‘Moto tunte, Wikimedie commons. ‘Serape blanket, Wikimedia commons.CHINOISERIE style and patterns x BED ih pe A Chinoiserie style pattern is what we call é inbseri style patterns what we call any — ! si a . ) type of western interpretation of Asian art Hex ee i design, but most of all Chinese design. v it 7 There are several Chinoiserie pattern types; geen geometric, floral allovers, landscapes and a murals with slender blossoming trees, birds, iSivineta styl butterflies and sometimes people and animals. SA‘A2Z>y*2aa\ SAI “Allover aval style task a. Chinoiserie Tole deJouy textile. Alamy images. Geometric Pret style CHEVRON motif and patterns ‘A chevron is a v-shaped motif that is one of the oldest symbols in human history. It appears on ancient pottery and rock-art from as early as 8000 years ago and in many different cultures around the world. Throughout history it is also commonly found in heraldry, rank insignia and flags. See also Zigzag. bititiigie riotatetets ae tataty riatetetete ateratety ttt: CONTEMPORARY patterns Contemporary patterns have motifs that are depicting or representing current subjects, themes, objects, concepts or events. For example, instead of creating a traditional Toile de Jouy pattern with motifs based on rococo art or depicting 18th century people and events, you can create motifs showing modern environments, buildings, people and items. CIRCLE patterns Overlapping circles is a elassic pattern type that ean be found in many different styles around the world, with one of the earliest examples in ancient Egypt. ‘The composition is made with cireles that are overlapping in a symmetrical, diagonal structure, CONVERSATIONAL patterns Conversational patterns are composed of motifs that are recognizable objects, items; people, animals, vehicles, buildings and places. They are often meant to be fun, light-hearted and based on a specific theme. They can be narrative too and tell a little story. Conversational patterns are used for many types of purposes and produets, for example kitchen textiles, quilting fabric and clothes.COORDINATING patterns CORAL patterns A coordinating pattern complements and supports the Coral patterns have motifs that resemble corals or coral hero pattern, is generally smaller in scale and has less _growth. Coral patterns were often used as a textured complexity compared to the hero patterns. background layer in 18th and 19th century Chintzes and other printed cotton designs. MASK style and patterns ‘A Damask pattern is an ornamental pattern style with reflected motifs in a diagonal layout. It can have different levels of complexity with a sparse layout of one ‘motif or dense with up to four intertwining motifs. ‘The name Damask comes from the Damask fabric that ‘was produced in Damascus, using a weaving technique with origins in ancient China and Middle East. & WANT TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE. DAMASK PATTERNS TOO? In my Damask class on Skillshare you will learn more about the history of this historic pattern and how to create 3 different Damask pattern variations. Click here to watch the course introduction video DIAGONAL repeat DIAMOND motifs and patterns A type of layout where the repeated Refers to both a pattern type made with angled squares but can also motifs are arranged in a diagonal, refer to patterns with Lozenge shapes. or diamond structure.DIRECTIONAL patterns A directional pattern isa pattern that is supposed to be viewed from one or two directions in order for the motifs to look correct DIAPER patterns A Diaper pattern is an ancient type of pattern that means that the motifs are arranged in a diagonal layout. ‘The name Diaper comes from the Greek word Diasporo which is what this type of patterns were called in ancient Greece and the Roman and Byzantium empire. Classieal Diaper patterns always had a white or bright background and motifs arranged in a diagonal grid, but today it can mean any type of diagonally structured pattern, +o. or >t ee Fh and make sense. The opposite is ealled non-directional, or tossed ¥ + ¥ + and this type of patterns can be viewed from any direction. ‘Trailing Floral and figurative patterns are often one-directional patterns. DOCUMENTARY patterns ‘A documentary pattern is a pattern that is based on historical findings, like fragments of fabric, wallpaper, murals or old design sketches and are then reproduced, often using a different or modern technology. DOT patterns Any type of pattern where the motifs consist of or are composed of dots. For example Polka dot, Dotted swiss and Picotage patterns. GG AND DART patterns Egg and Dart refers to a classic border pattern originating in ancient Greece and often used in architecture, ‘on friezes and frames. This border pattern style is composed by an oval shape, altered with a pointy, arrow-like motif element. & F¢ & FB: $+ @ £$ & DITSY patterns Ditsy patterns have motifs that ean be cute, eccentric, whimsical and even silly. Motifs are usually flowers, circles, zig-zags, doodles and other simple elements. I's a small scaled pattern where the motifs are arranged in an allover and scattered layout and at a distant it, almost looks like a solid color. The floral patterns of Liberty London are often referred to as ditsy patterns, DOTTED SWISS style ‘A Dotied Swiss pattern is a version of a Polka dot where the dots have a drop shadow that creates an elevated 8D-eflect.EIGHT POINTED STAR motif Astylized sun-motif found in different cultures and styles around the world, for example in Inca and ancient Greek patterns. It’s also a common motif in quilting patterns. A x ae EEE ate tk ETHNIC patterns Patterns inspired by art created by people of a specific nationality, region or culture. Examples of Ethnic pattern styles are Aboriginal patterns, Native American and patterns by people from the Pacifie South islands. If you want to create an ethnic inspired pattern it’s important that you don’t try to copy or mimic the work of an indigenous people, to avoid and prevent harmful cultural appropriation, Instead find inspiration from many different sources to reference and create your own mix and original work. EVERLASTING KNOT motif An everlasting knot is a motif depicting a ribbon or rope in a seamless knot (and sometimes as a weave) with no beginning or end. Tt can be found in various styles and, eras, for example as the Celtic Knot and the Solomon’s knot in ancient Greek and Roman mosaics. It's also an important symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism and a common motif in Chinese ornamentation, Fx. motif and patterns FESTOON motif Refers to a fan shaped motif _A festoon is a garland hanging from two points - in architecture typically a that can for example be used to carved ornament depicting a conventional arrangement of flowers, foliage create tesselating patterns with fans or fruit, bound together and suspended by ribbons. The motif is sometimes in different directions. mown as a Swag when depicted as a draped fabric. FIGURATIVE patterns Figurative patterns are a type of conversational or Wy y narrative patterns that include people or animals. Toile 1 ¥ de Jouy patterns, with bucolic scenes with courting cou- ples and people working or playing in the countryside are examples of figurative patterns.FLAME STITCH style Flame stitch is originally a type of embroidery technique and style that is thought to have first developed in Italy in the 1500s. The stitches create a characteristic chevron pattern in a ‘wave-like composition, with layers of multiple zig-rags in different colors, arranged in way that it creates a gradient effect resembling flames, q hb hb hb dh FLEUR DE LIS motif and patterns ‘The Fleur de Lis is an ancient motif depicting a stylized b a ob b ‘ lily flower with three petals, with obvious influences from the ancient Anthemion and Lotus motifs. a cb hb bh bh ‘The Fleur de Lis motif was first documented in art from / the first centuries BC. Since the Middle Ages the Fleur cb de Lis has been used in many different contexts, especially in the Catholic world as a symbol for saints and purity, but also by royals and in heraldry. FLORAL patterns Xv \ ‘The term Floral patterns refers to any pattern that uses flowers, buds, seed pods, leaves and other plant clements, even marine plants. Floral motifs are the most common and popular motif types used in surface pattern design. ‘There are several sub-categories of floral patterns depending on their type of composition, for example ‘railing/continual florals, bouquet florals, Sprig and Spray florals (see also). FOLIAGE patterns Foliage patterns have compositions of motifs consisting of branches, twigs and leaves. The foliage motifs ean make up the whole pattern or in combination with others, like flowers, birds, trellises, trees and so on. fa OT eis Pattern by Bvotution member Suprojo, Adtt'Youa Studio FOLK ART patterns ewe mn ew ive. rfece dsiner Folk art is a concept founded in the 19th century when art iowa cel goaeet, ° historians wanted to distinguish paintings and objects made Oo BUS. gt v ‘vel: by rural people from what was considered the fine arts. Original folk art is based on and created for specific traditional occasions, like seasonal festivities and holidays and typically include local flowers, leaves, items and figures, often in mirrored and one-directional compositions. Folk art is often used for decorating homes, every-day items and tools, furnishing and clothing.FOULARD patterns A Foulard is originally a type of soft and light silk fabrie used for scarves and men’s garments like robes and ties. As they where often printed with a small scale pattern of Rosettes, Paisley, Quatrefoils and geometric shapes in rich, masculine colors typically set in either a straight or diagonal repeat layout, the name beeame assocated with this type of pattern style, FRET patterns Are ancient and made of bands and other shapes with right angles. They are often border patterns and can be found in many different, styles all over the world, for example in ancient Greek, Aztec and Chinese patterns. EOMETRIC patterns ‘A geometric pattern is a pattern that is using motifs of geometric shapes, like stripes, circles, dots, ellipses, triangles, rectangles, squares and different types of polygons like hexagons, rhombuses and octagons. GINGHAM style ‘The Gingham pattern came to Europe from Malaysia in the 17th century and was originally a stripe pattern, When the Europeans and Americans started their own Gingham manufacturing, they added their own touch and design to it and it’s thought that it was the mills in Manchester, England that first made a checked version in the 18th century. A Gingham is typically a small to medium sealed pattern, made up with crossing stripes, usually in a bright color on white background. Where the stripes cross, they create a darker shade (called fall-on), which is the number one characteristic of a Gingham pattern, Gingham pattens are traditionally red and white or blue and white and often used for table cloths, aprons, curtains and baby bedding. GREEK KEY see Meander."ERO patterns HALF-DROP repeat ‘Also known as focal-, or statement pattern is the main A type of layout where the repeat is stacked in patiern in a pattern collection, It’s typically complex in colums and where every second column then is composition, detail and color and often in a large scale, shifled half a repeat distance vertically, A ” ~ v v » e e e e e e » e e ° @ e e » e e e e e e HARLEQUIN patterns |e ‘A Harlequin patiern is made with diamond shaped motifs 6 ¢ , Y \) ©; o, ‘ arranged in a diagonal grid. The diamonds typically have y S multiple colors and dark or white outlines, The name . C 4 Harlequin comes from a character in Commedia dell’arte, ‘ which was a 16th century Italian theater movement. The > ¢ . ¥ Harlequin characters were witty, mischievous clowns who > (™ oo SMM HERATI style ‘wore costumes sewn tagether from fabric scraps and over ¢ ¢ 4 Oy time it evolved into a diamond pattern called Harlequin. e © ‘The Herati pattern style has origins in ancient Persia and the city of ‘Herat in today’s Afghanistan and is commonly used on rugs and tapestries. Ws characterized by a flower inside a diamond shape, surrounded by four Acanthus leaves, that look a bit like fish and some believe the design meant to symbolize the Persian myth that the world was supported by four swimming fish, which is why this pattern is sometimes called Mahi, meaning fish design, HERRINGBONE patterns ‘A Herringbone pattern is a type of chevron pattern, but where the v-shapes are created by blocks arranged and repeated in a layout that resembles the bones of a fish. ‘The blocks can be rectangles or so called parallelograms. Herringbone patterns are often used for wallpaper, coats and jackets, but are also common for tiling and parquet floors. HOUNDSTOOTH patterns ‘A Houndstooth pattern is a classic pattern characterized by a four-pointed shape that is said to resemble a dog tooth. It’s considered a type of check pattern and is traditionally done in black and white, ‘The first to wear houndstooth clothes are said to be shepherds in the Scottish Highlands, who appreciated how the speckled design would hide spots and stains.‘KAT style ov we T a7 Tkat is originally a resist-tie-dye technique where the threads are tied to protect parts of them from the dye, which eretes colored sections of the yarn that creates a geometric pattern when woven into the fabric, which + + creates the typical blurred shapes that have become a characteristic of the style. Tkat patterns are often used for home textiles like upholstery, cushions and pillows, - " “+ ‘but was also commonly used for 18th century dress {nea tunte, Image: The Met Museum. INCA style ‘The patterns of the Inca Empire are characterized by a checkerboard composition in alternating and contrasting colors, where the squares includes geometric and stylized figures and shapes with a symbolic meaning. Typical motifs were checkerboard, frets, stepped pyramids, eight-pointed-stars and geometrically stylized animals like fish, llamas and condors. INDIAN FLORAL style Indian Floral is a pattern style of trailing branches, stylized and imaginary flowers, leaves, fruits and insects deriving from India and often printed on cotton fabric. The pattern evolved from the traditional motif called Tree of life, a symbol for the different stages of life. The style came to Burope during [2 the last part of the 17th century, through the import of printed cotton and became very popular and even revolutionized fashion among all social classes. Here the style evolved to a more delicate version using the European. & flora. Other commonly used terms for this style are Indienne or Chintz. WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN INDIAN FLORAL INSPIRED PATTERNS? 5 In my Indian Floral class on Skillshare you will learn more about Click here to watch the. the history of this classieal style, how to draw its characteristic course introduction video motifs and compose them into flowing, decorative patterns.INSULAR style Insular patterns are characterized by intricate interlacing bands that are looped, braided and knotted in complex geometric patterns. The style developed in Ireland and the British islands, which is how this style got its name (Insular = island) during the 4th century, probably with influence from mediterranean and Norse/Viking art from the same era. Insular motifs and patterns were used by monks for decorating illuminated manuscripts, metalwork and stone carvings, especially stone crosses. See also Interlacing patterns below and Celtie- and Everlasting knot. INTERLACING patterns Interlacing is & decorative style found in medieval art and design, characterized by intricate bands that are looped, braided and knotted in complex geometric patterns in a flat composition. Interlacing motifs and patterns can be found in many places and cultures during the early Middle Ages, for example in Islamic and Norse/Viking art, but specifically The book of Darrow. Image: Wikimedia commons. INTERLOCKING patterns IRREGULAR repeat Interlocking patterns have motifs that are linked with each other A type of layout that resembles the half drop, so that one object or shape can’t be moved without affecting the brick and diagonal repeat layouts, but where others, Examples of styles that are using interlocking motifs and the shift vertically or horizontally is only a patterns are Damasks, Arts and Crafts and Arabesque. fraction and not half the repeat distance. ISLAMIC patterns Islamic patterns are a category of symmetric patterns with geometric shapes that are repeated in a way to create an infinite impression. They are also tightly connected to the Islamic history, culture, art and architecture, See also Arabesque. ITCHIMATSU patterns Is essentially the same as a checkerboard pattern but where one color is slightly overlapping in the corners ereating a smaller check inside, It can also have other designs inside the checks. ‘This is a very popular Japanese pattern used for Kimonos. The actor Sanokawa Ichimatsu used this design for his Hakama on stage, which is how this specific check pattern style got its name,IZNIK style Tanik artwork and patterns are found on ceramics like tiles and pottery from the last part of the 18th century in modern day Turkey. The Iznik style is characterized by stylized flowers and leaves in red, green and blue on an off white or blue ground, often in a symmetrical layout. The style has visible influences from Ottoman, Arabesque, Chinese, Indian and Mughal floral art and design. Typical motifs are Tulips, Carnations and Acanthus-like leaves, ee ANDSCAPE patterns rACOBEAN style Refers to an embroidery style during the reign of King James I of England in the last part of the 17th century. The style was highly influenced by the patterns and motifs that could he found on the printed cottons imported from India, with flowers, plants and animals. ‘A popular motif was the Tree of Life. See also Indian Floral. ® F LIM style Kilim is originally a tapestry-woven rug or textile with origins in Turkey and its neighboring regions. Its characteristic designs of diagonally aligned geometric shapes and stylized almost abstract figures in rich, brilliant colors, have also become synonymous with this ‘type of pattern style. Similar weaving techniques and patterns are also made by the indigenous peoples of “He North, Central and South America. LATTICEWORK patterns ‘A landscape pattern is a pictorial pattern depicting trees, forests, orchards, parks, fields, mountains, hills and other elements seen in nature. Latticework patterns refers to patterns with criss-crossing or An important characteristic is a pictorial and zoomed out perspective aS interlaced stripes or lines that opposed to more up-close views of foliage or botanical motifs and patterns. ¢reates a grid-like look. ‘A landscape pattern can include houses, fences and other man made See also Basket weave and ‘Trellis. elements as well, but is dominated by nature motifs.LEAF AND DART patterns Also known as the Rais de ceur. A classical border pattern originating in ancient Greece, often used in architecture, on friezes and borders. It consistas of a heart shaped leaf alternated with a pointy arrow, representing a spear. LIBERTY FLORAL style Liberty refers to the historical UK based department store Liberty London which was founded in 1875. Liberty is famous for their fabrics with patterns influenced by oriental and Asian styles and are tightly connected with the Arts and Crafts and Aesthetic movements, as well as Paisley and Art Nouveau, Liberty is also know for their Tana Lawn fabries with characteristic small scaled, allover and ditsy floral patterns. LOTUS motif and patterns . ‘The Lotus is an ancient motif found in many different cultures iy nd art styles around the world, for example ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek and Roman and Chinese design. It generally ¢ > symbolizes life, regeneration, rebirth, purity and enlightenment. LOZENGE motif and patterns A lozenge is an asymmetrie diamond shape, that is taller than it's wide, or vice versa and is a common geometric shape in historic patterns, for example ancient Greek and Roman mosaics, Harlequin and Argyle. r-ADRAS CHECK patterns MARINE patterns A Madras check pattern has Indian origins and Marine is a pattern type or theme including motifs despite its name it’s a plaid design with bands, squares depicting objects related to anything sea-related, such and rectangles in bright colors that have a faded or as sea animals, plants, vehicles, buildings, clothing, washed out look. professions ete. MEANDER patterns ‘Also Greek Key, is an ancient Greek border pattern consisting of meandering continuous straight lines and right angles resembling a labyrinth,MEDALLION motif and patterns A medallion is a symmetrical motif where motif elements have been rotated and/or mirrored to create a composed medallion- motif. Example where a medallion motif is used is in Damask and Roundel patterns. MILLEFLEURS style ‘Millefleur means "thousand flowers” in French and refers to a background design filled with small flowers plants that was popular for tapestries in Europe during the Inte Middle Ages and the early Renaissance. ‘The style has inspired many following styles and designers, like Josef Frank, Arts and Crafts and modern ditsy & whimsical florals. TAUTICAL patterns ‘A nautical pattern is a pattern including motifs depicting all kinds of objects of a nautical theme, such as sailing, navigation, boats, flags, ropes and knots. Fa eh MOSAIC patterns A Mosaie pattern is a pattern that consists of small geometric and. colored shapes resembling mosaic stones or glass, with geometric shapes, objects or figurative motifs. Examples of mosaic design are stained glass windows, products from Tiffany, or ancient Roman floors and wall decorations. MID CENTURY MODERN style ‘The mid century modern style was a second wave of modernism in art and design, flourishing in Europe and the US from after WW2 to around 1970, The style is characterized by organic, hand drawn geometric shapes and motifs, flowers and plants in graphics or abstracted forms accompanied with accent linework. The style was also influenced by Scandinavian design and Folk art, Influential mid century modern designers were for example Lucienne Day, Stig Lindberg and Marimekko. “Caly” by Lucienne Day. Image: Wikimedia commons. NON-DIRECTIONAL patterns ‘A non-directional pattern is a pattern with motifs that can be viewed from any direction, An example of non~ directional is a pattern where the motifs are arranged in a tossed or scattered layout. BitGEE motif and patterns ’An Ogee originally refers to an S-shaped or curved line or profile where the ends point in opposite directions. ‘When mirrored it creates an onion-like shape that is also called an ogee and can be used for ereating a classic Ogee pattern and that have been used in many different Asian and Western styles, from Ottoman textiles to Moroccan tiles. A version of the Ogee is a so called broken Ogee, where the S-curve is broken up in two parts, separated by a short straight line, ISLEY style ‘An ancient pattern style with Persian origins, and characterized by a teardrop shaped motif decorated with stylized organic shapes and objects like flowers, buds and leaves, in combination with more abstract geometrical shapes. Paisley patterns became popular in the early 1800 Europe with cashmere shawls and domestie manufacturing was quickly established, with a center in the Scottish town Paisley, which coined its western name. Paisley patterns can have varying compositions; from simple, small scaled foulards, to complex allover patterns with intertwining, layered and mirrored motifs. LEARN TO CREATE PAISLEY PATTERNS In my Paisley class on Skillshare you'll learn about the history Watch the course behind the style and how to create 3 different types of Paisley patterns. introduction video >> PALMETTE motif PAPYRUS motif ‘A motif originating in ‘The Papyrus is an ancient ancient Egyptian art and motif originating in then spread to Assyrian, Egyptian art and design, ancient Greek and Roman where it symbolized the art and design. The motif sun and its roleas ereator. | is symmetrically composed The Papyrus was frequently} of leaves radiating from a featured as ornamentation parent stem. in architecture and wall See also Anthemion. paintings.PELTAE motif and patterns ‘The Peltae is a type of fan shaped ‘motif with origins in ancient Greece where it represented a shield, which also gave it a protective symbolism. ‘The peltae motif was a common motif used in ancient Greek and Roman mosaies where it could have varying styles and details. PETITE patterns ‘A petite pattern is basically a pattern with small motifs arranged in a composition with lots of negative space. This concept is often used for simpler, small scaled patterns used for home decor and apparel. In a fabric pattern collection it could be categorized as a blender pattern. PICOTAGE style Picotage is a technique for printing small dots on textiles and wallpaper, giving them a rasterized shading or highlight effect. Picotage was often used as background patterns or filler motifs in 18th and 19th century wallpaper and textile patterns. PLAID patterns ‘A plaid pattern has crossing bands and stripes of different width that create squares and rectangles. ‘Where the stripes overlap they can create a third or stronger color. It’s often used for clothes like shirts, pajamas, coats and scarves, but also home textiles ike blankets, pillows and bedding. See also Tattersall and Tartans. PLACEMENT PRINT A placement print is a composition of motifs that are arranged in a way that they can be repeated and applied toa surface or product as a stand-alone design. For example on a t-shirt, a pillow, mug or notebook.POLKA DOT patterns ‘A Polka dot is a classie pattern that consists of an array of fairly large, equally sized and evenly distributed filled circles. It’s traditionally made with the dots in a bright cheerful color on a white or off-white background - or reverse. The name “polka” ‘comes from the Czech word pulka which means “little step” and refers to the polka dance that became extremely popular in Europe and America during the 19th century. UATREFOIL motif and patterns ‘A quatrefoil is a geometric motif depicting a stylized flower with four petals, or a leaf with four lobes. The quatrefoil shape is ancient and can be found both in the Mayan culture as well as carly Christian churches. A version of the quatrefoil is the barbed ‘quatrefoil, which ean be described as a merged quatrefoil and square, with the square’s corners in-between the petals resembling tiny leaves. See also Trefoil. > © (OCGGGo OSETTE motif and patterns ‘The Rosette is an ancient stylized flower motif, that has evolved over millennia, with different meanings and symbolism. The very first known and documented example of a rosette motif is pre-historie, about 28.000 years old and was found in a cro-magnon burial ground. The Rosette is always symmetrical and depicted as seen from above, with a center and radiating petals. Versions of Rosettes can be found in almost every culture and design era, from ancient Egyptian to Flower Power. See also Tudor Rose. RUNNING DOG pattern ‘The Vitruvian seroll pattern (aka wave scroll or Vitruvian scroll) is a pattern originating in ancient Greece and is often used as a border ornament on architecture, interior decor, like furniture and mosaics. The pattern consists of a repeated stylized convoluted form, like the profile of a wave or scrolls, growing out from ‘each other in a continuous line. 9 GROUNDEL motif and patterns ‘A roundel isa type of elaborate medallion motif with origins in the Sassanian Empire and [a Byzantium between 600-1100 CE. A roundel consists of a symmetrical circular band encompassing circles, diamonds and rosettes. Inside the roundel were figurative and non- figurative elements, like horse chariots, fabulous heasts and birds. See also Medallion. (CALE patterns Asseale (or fish seale pattern is a classie pattern type that has been used frequently throughout history and within different styles. It’s characteristics are rounded or diamond motifs facing downwards and each other as in the scales of a fish, arranged in a brick layout. Scale patterns can be found in ancient Egyptian design and patterns around the SEASONAL patierns Seasonal patterns have themes and motifs depicting objects and symbols related to specific seasons and holidays of the year: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving etc. Seasonal pattern designs are used on surfaces and products that are easyly interchangeable and not too expensive, for example for home decor, home textiles, clothes, bedding, stationery, packaging and gift wrap. 24 Sara Chinee sh etl Tnoge: The Met Museu ‘SCALLOP patterns ‘A scallop (or clamshell) pattern has overlapping arched motifs, facing upwards, arranged in an allover brick layout. See also Seigaiha and Seale. A Japanese patiern style of scallop motifs composed of arches alternating a eolor and white, Often used for Kimono fabrie and lining.SPRAY patterns Floral Spray patterns have composed floral motifs, with stalks and leaves, that are "sprayed” in an even distribution across the repeat with about the same amount of positive and negative space. The motifs are SPRIG patterns A (floral) sprig pattern has motifs of small shoots and twigs/sprigs/stalks and can also be simpler arrangements of leaves and flowers, usually on a bright or pastel background. There is typically more negative space than STRAIGHT repeat ‘A straight repeat (also known as block repeat) is a Lype of layout where the motifs are repeated in straight columns and rowns, as ina grid. v= eewwe fairly varied, elaborate, detailed and positive. can be directional or non-directional. = a “@ ee ; @ ed eeeeed eeeed STRIPE patterns ‘A stripe paltern is a paltern category with either horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines or bands. There are many different styles of striped patterns which are characterized by the width of the stripes, how they are arranged, directed and composed, scale and color. Awning stripes Balanced stripes = |||Nviill Candy stripes ‘andy eane stripes Hickory stripes —< << << —— | Navy stripes Pinstripe Regency / Bengal stripes Roman stripes SUZANT style Suzani is a type of embroidered folk art textile created by ethnic groups from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other central Asian countries and was traditionally made as part of the dowry. Suzani patterns are characterized by stylized flowers, leaves and branches in rich colors, with visible influences from Indian Floral, Paisley, Ottoman designs. ‘The name Suzane is from the Persian word Suzan, meaning needle. 2 ‘Suzan textile, Image: Wikimedia commons.RTAN style and patterns TATTERSALL style and patterns A tartan pattern is a plaid pattern style of criss- A Tattersall pattern is a fairly small scaled plaid crossing bands and stripes of different sizes, originating _ pattern made of thin and evenly spaced lines, typically from the woven fabries used by in the Scottish in two alternating colors on a light background. The Highlands and the Gaelic culture. There are many name comes from the Tattersall’s horse market, which different Tartan patterns, traditionally each designated is a race-horse auction house. During the 18th century and representing a Scottish clan. ‘Tattersall’s sold horse blankets with this type of plaid pattern. Today Tattersalls patterns are commonly used for shirts and waistcoats. TESSELATING patterns A tessellating pattern is a kind of allover mosaic pattern made with geometric shapes or figures without overlaps or spacing. Checks, hexagons, triangles, scales, ogees and diamonds are examples of tesselating patterns, TOILE DE JOUY style and patterns os Ew ey. ‘Toile de Jouy is an 18th century pattern style of ema So romantic and pastoral illustrated scenes, floating on a light bacground and typically depicting the countryside, farmers, couples courting, famous events, current trends and exotic places. The name means "cloth from Jouy” which refers to the village Jouy-en-Josas just outside of Versailles, where one of the most famous manufacturers of printed cottons was located. This manufacture, called Manufacture Oberkampf was famous for its fabries and patterns and was one of the first to use the new technique of copper plate printing, which was integral for the development of this classic style. LEARN TO CREATE TOILE DE JOUY PATTERNS ES In my Toile de Jouy class on Skillshare you'll learn all the skills and steps you need to create your own Toile de Jouy patterns. Watch the courseTOSSED patterns ‘A tossed pattern has separated motifs in a scattered and non-directional layout, as if the motifs have been tossed and landed in a random order, This type of pattern is often used for fabric purposes, such as quilting, clothing and home textiles since it doesn’t create as mueh spill when aligning and cutting the fabrie. TRAILING patterns ‘A trailing pattern has floral motifs of continuing branches or stalks in a seamless composition, where the motifs seem to have no visible beginning or end, as, opposed to Sprig, Spray and Bouquet patterns that have floral motifs that are separated spot motifs. TREFOIL motif A geometric motif depicting a stylized flower or leaf with three lobes. Tt’s a common motif in medieval design, for example in Gothic church window tracery and illuminated manuscripts. See also Quatrefoil. TRISKELION motif A Triskelion is an ancient motif consisting of three spirals radiating from a center and is said to represent three bent human legs. Triskelions are found in artifacts of ‘the European Neolithic, Bronze- and Tron Ages and especially in Celtic and ancient Greek art, 65 && 6 * oe & F TREE OF LIFE motif The tree of life, or the sacred tree, is a widespread. known theme and myth in most religions and philosophies around the world - from Aztec and Mayan art, to ancient Egypt and Assyria and art styles from all over Asia. It symbolizes the different stages of life and the world we live in. It’s typically depicted in different stages at the same time, with buds, blossoming flowers, fruits and leaves. TRELLIS patterns A trellis pattern is a pattern featuring motifs representing a garden theme, with a lattice of interwoven pieces of wood or metal combined with climbing plants like vines, roses and honeysuckle,TUDOR ROSE motif and patterns A Tudor rose is a classic and stylized motif originating in the 15th century, depicting a rose of typically two sets of four or five petals and with small leaves in-between each petal. ‘The Tudor rose is also called the Union rose and is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England and originates from the House of ‘Tudor. NDYKE motif and patterns A vandyke is an ancient and universal v-shaped or triangular motif often used as a border pattern for decorating pottery, textiles and wall decor all over the world. VERMICULAR motif and patterns INDOWPANE patterns A vermicular pattern has organic motifs of irregular ‘A window pane check isa plaid pattern of vertical shapes or squiggly lines resembling coral growth and is _ and horizontal stripes crossing, arranged in a symmetric ‘common background pattern and texture in 18th and way, resembling frames or windowpanes, 19th cetury textiles. See also Picotage. OLAWIS 2 ATSC LYASE ZO SL a SISAL SRO RS Se eeecank Ss x in j OPN ESTAS) SCI, At Bee Bete a tt Pee se 5 g a 6 . . . . . . . BOS POU ONSEN A) Lew Sern LUE RR piso BAN patterns IGZAG patterns An urban pattern is a pattern with motifs depicting ‘A zigzag pattern is a type of stripe pattern but, houses, buildings, streets and other objects found ina where the stripes are angled into continuous v-shapes, city, as opposed to a rural landscape pattern. as opposed to a chevron where the v-shapes are separated, Examples of Zigzag patterns are the Flame Pattern by Evolution member Sylvia Bell. aylola bel. designe & Stitch and Herringbone.