480 illustrations — 58 in color — from a rare Victorian sourcebook presenting designs primarily of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, taken from silk fabrics, carpets, embroideries, robes, velvet brocades, damask weavings, paper hangings, wall paintings, and other decorative arts of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Designs and Patterns from Historic Ornament by W. and G. Audsley Borders, diapers, patterns from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Japan, Persia, Medieval Europe, more. Over 250 illustrations.
Decorative Patterns from Historic Sources by James Spero Portfolio of 181 black-and-white patterns — medieval to Renaissance — from a rare 19th-century portfolio: floor tiles, mosaics, textile designs, more.
Racinet’s Historic Ornament in Full Color by Auguste Racinet The 19th-century French illustrator's classic reference to the decorative ornament of history's major cultures; over 2,000 royalty-free motifs in 100 beautiful full-color plates.
Repeatable Backgrounds: Fabric Weaves and Textures CD-ROM & Book by Alan Weller Silks, plaids, knits, tartans, jacquards, and more — 200 different textile-based patterns offer seamless solutions for backgrounds, wallpaper, and other tileable designs. Plus the book includes an inspiring Gallery section and tutorials.
