This excellent, affordable collection presents 361 royalty-free full-color allover patterns, carefully selected for their eye-catching appeal and suitability for practical use. Numerous subjects and styles include geometrics, florals and foliates, animal and nature motifs, and other decorative repeat patterns from 15th- through 20th-century sources. Ideally suited for reproduction by a color copier.
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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.