500 PATTERNS

A comprehensive sourcebook of over 500 patterns across six design styles a must have for anyone involved in textiles and the decorative arts Delicate florals bold stripes geometric prints and sumptuous brocades delve into the world of textile pattern design with this showcase of over 500 patterns Close up highly detailed images of both designer creations and everyday items from the 1800s to the 1990s perfectly capture the intricacies of each fabric while accompanying texts provide fascinating insights into the history and creative process of pattern design This beautiful and accessible book is a valuable resource for anyone in search of visual inspiration Table of Contents Floral abstract all over floral ditsy clusters stripes Jacobean nouveau influence poppies rendered roses silhouette single colour stylized varietal Victorian spring warp print Geometric black and white graphic broken line circle and square circular cubist deconstructed diamonds geometric floral grid mid century ornamental stripe radiating whiplash line Conversational abstract Americana animals automobiles birds cats and dogs clowns feathers figural folkloric fruit great pretenders hearts home sweet home hunt insects lace net marbleized mus