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JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A collection of carved decorative borders featuring geometric triangles, chevrons, diamonds, and stylized human figures in warm terracotta and brown tones. Excellent reference for ethnic-inspired packaging, textile design, or creating authentic tribal border elements
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate showing thirteen distinct tribal patterns featuring diamonds, chevrons, stripes, and woven grid motifs in warm reds, browns, and cream. Strong source material for packaging, textile design, or anywhere you need bold geometric repeats with an organic, handcrafted feel
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Intricate Islamic geometric patterns featuring interlaced strapwork, stylized florals, and repeating tile motifs in rich earth tones with coral and green accents. From Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, these Arabian designs work beautifully for textile prints, packaging borders, or architectural detail references
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A chromolithograph plate showcasing over two dozen Arabian ornamental patterns, from intricate star-shaped tile designs to interlacing borders and a central medallion with flowing arabesque scrollwork. Excellent source material for packaging, textiles, or surface pattern design projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of Islamic decorative motifs featuring intricate knotwork borders, a central circular medallion, and repeating arabesque panels in warm ochre and brown tones. From Owen Jones’s Grammar of Ornament, these patterns work well for textile design, packaging borders, or Middle Eastern-themed projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of Arabian decorative motifs featuring interlocking arabesques, geometric borders, and carved relief patterns. From Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, these work well for packaging, tile designs, or textile patterns needing Islamic-inspired detail
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of Arabian decorative motifs featuring repeating borders, vertical panels, and intricate scrollwork designs. From Owen Jones’s Grammar of Ornament, these patterns work well for textile design, packaging borders, or architectural detailing
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate from Owen Jones documenting Assyrian and Persian decorative motifs, including palmettes, lotus forms, scallop patterns, and interlaced borders. Excellent source material for packaging bands, border designs, or textile patterns with ancient Near Eastern character
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Twenty-four decorative motifs from ancient Assyria and Persia, featuring sunburst rosettes, geometric tile patterns, fleur-de-lis borders, and woven textures. From Owen Jones’s Grammar of Ornament, rendered in muted greens, yellows, and earth tones-ideal for packaging, textile design, or Middle Eastern themed projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A rich collection of ancient Near Eastern decorative elements featuring bold palmettes, lotus buds, rosettes, and geometric borders in warm ochre, teal, and burgundy. Great reference for packaging with Middle Eastern flair or textile pattern development
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Five detailed botanical specimens arranged on a warm ochre ground, each showing leaves paired with clusters of berries or small fruits. From a late 19th-century German nature study series, these engravings work well as reference for pattern design, packaging labels, or seasonal greeting cards
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Four botanical specimens arranged vertically on a warm ochre ground: rose hip branches with buds, blackberry brambles heavy with fruit, flowering ivy, and serrated leaves. From a late 19th-century German nature study series, useful for packaging labels, tea branding, or jam jar designs
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A chromolithograph reference plate showing simplified, flat renderings of garden flowers including iris, lily, daffodil, honeysuckle, and primrose alongside their leaf forms. The stylized, almost Art Nouveau treatment makes these ideal for pattern design, textile work, or decorative borders
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Fifteen richly colored Byzantine pattern samples featuring quatrefoils, interlacing scrollwork, chevrons, and medallion rosettes in earthy reds, blues, greens, and gold. Great for packaging design, tile patterns, or adding medieval Eastern flair to book projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate showcasing over forty Byzantine mosaic and tile patterns in rich earth tones of terracotta, olive green, and crimson. Perfect for textile design, ceramic work, or adding authentic medieval geometric detail to packaging and editorial layouts
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A study plate of Byzantine decorative elements featuring interlace knots, rosettes, palmettes, and geometric carvings in golden sepia tones. Excellent source material for tile designs, ecclesiastical projects, or Eastern Mediterranean-inspired patterns
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A rich plate of Celtic decorative elements from Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, featuring interlaced knotwork, triskele spirals, and illuminated initials in jewel-tone colors. Excellent reference for Irish-style lettering, book arts, or Celtic-themed branding projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A rich reference plate packed with Celtic design elements: interlaced borders, quatrefoil crosses, serpent motifs, and geometric knotwork in muted earth tones with touches of red, green, and gold. Perfect for Irish-themed branding, medieval book projects, or tattoo design reference
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Detailed studies of Celtic stone cross carvings featuring dense interlace knotwork, spiral motifs, and stylized animal figures including serpents and birds. Perfect reference for tattoo designs, Celtic-themed branding, or decorative borders with authentic medieval character
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Compound chestnut leaves overlap and interlock across a golden ochre ground, their serrated edges and radiating veins rendered in fine line work. From a 19th-century German pattern book, this makes a striking wallpaper design or fabric print reference
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate packed with Chinese ornamental designs including Greek key borders, floral rosettes, lattice work, and peony garlands in rich reds, greens, and golds. Great for packaging, textile design, or adding authentic Eastern flair to branding projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A chromolithograph reference plate featuring traditional Chinese ornamental designs including peonies, pomegranates, gourds, persimmons, and stylized rosettes. The rich pink, yellow, and green palette makes these motifs ideal for packaging, textile design, or Asian-inspired branding projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A comprehensive grid of traditional Chinese geometric patterns featuring fretwork, hexagons, interlocking circles, and key motifs in rich reds, greens, and golds. From a 19th-century ornament sourcebook, these seamless designs work well for textile design, packaging backgrounds, or ceramic-inspired projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A comprehensive collection of Chinese decorative motifs arranged in a grid, featuring borders, repeating patterns, and textile designs in rich pinks, greens, blues, and golds. From a 19th-century ornament sourcebook, these work beautifully for packaging design, fabric patterns, or Asian-themed branding projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of 34 ancient Egyptian decorative borders featuring lotus buds, papyrus fans, and geometric bands in earthy reds, greens, and ochres. Excellent for packaging bands, textile design, or anywhere you need authentic Egyptian ornament
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A chromolithograph plate showcasing ancient Egyptian decorative arts-elaborate feathered fans, lotus-motif chalices, ceremonial paddles, and a royal boat with papyrus prow. From a 19th-century grammar of ornament, useful for packaging with an Egyptian theme or museum-style editorial layouts
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Nine chromolithograph studies of painted Egyptian column capitals, each featuring lotus buds, papyrus fans, and bold geometric banding in red, green, and gold. From Owen Jones’s Grammar of Ornament, these make excellent reference for packaging design, museum branding, or architectural illustration projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Seven ornate Egyptian column capitals featuring lotus and papyrus motifs in rich reds, greens, and golds. From Owen Jones’s Grammar of Ornament, this plate works beautifully as wall art or reference for Egyptian-themed branding and packaging
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Twenty-four Egyptian ornamental patterns arranged in a grid, featuring geometric spirals, stars, lotus motifs, chevrons, and colorful border designs in bold primary colors. A rich reference sheet for packaging, textile design, or any project needing authentic ancient Egyptian decorative elements
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Twenty-four distinct Egyptian decorative patterns arranged in a grid, featuring bold chevrons, Greek key borders, diamond lattices, and rosette tiles in earthy ochres, greens, and terracotta. From Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, these make excellent repeating backgrounds for packaging, textiles, or Mediterranean-themed branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A chromolithograph study plate featuring stylized lotus flowers, papyrus plants, and decorative column capitals from ancient Egyptian design. Useful for packaging with an exotic theme, museum graphics, or adding authentic Egyptian ornament to editorial projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Twenty-four distinct Egyptian decorative patterns featuring lotus flowers, papyrus fans, spiral scrolls, and interlocking geometric shapes in rich earth tones and jewel colors. From Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, this reference plate works beautifully for textile design, packaging borders, or surface pattern inspiration
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of Elizabethan decorative patterns featuring dense scrollwork, strapwork panels, and acanthus borders in rich sepia tones. Particularly useful for period packaging, book design, or creating ornate frames and backgrounds
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of Elizabethan decorative motifs featuring interlocking strapwork, scrolling arabesques, and symmetrical panel designs. From Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, these carved wood and metalwork patterns work well for luxury packaging, book endpapers, or textile repeats
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of sixteen Elizabethan-era textile and wallpaper patterns featuring rich damasks, interlocking scrollwork, and stylized floral motifs in deep reds, golds, and greens. Excellent source material for fabric design, wallpaper projects, or period-accurate packaging
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Overlapping grape leaves and maple foliage fill this naturalistic study plate, complete with curling tendrils and small flower buds. Originally from a German botanical reference series, this works well for wine labels, autumn-themed packaging, or nature-inspired patterns
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Twenty-two variations of the classic Greek key motif, ranging from simple angular meanders to complex interlocking frets with figural medallions featuring griffins and palmettes. Useful reference for creating authentic Mediterranean-style borders, ceramic decoration, or architectural trim details
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of classical Greek decorative motifs including palmettes, wave scrolls, and geometric key borders in terracotta, teal, and ochre. Excellent source material for packaging bands, ceramic designs, or architectural detailing
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Twenty-one classical Greek ornament variations featuring fan-shaped palmettes, honeysuckle motifs, and stylized lotus forms in warm terracotta, ochre, and black. These repeating border patterns work brilliantly for packaging bands, ceramic designs, or Mediterranean-themed branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A comprehensive plate of classical Greek decorative motifs in the distinctive red and black palette of ancient pottery. From Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, these palmettes, honeysuckle patterns, and border designs work beautifully for Mediterranean branding, pottery-inspired packaging, or classical book design
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of classical Greek decorative motifs featuring fan-shaped palmettes, tight spiral scrolls, and anthemion variations arranged on deep terracotta ground. Excellent source material for neoclassical branding, ceramic designs, or architectural detail work
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Twenty-four variations of Greek palmette and anthemion borders, rendered in the warm terracotta and black palette of classical pottery. From Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, these repeating friezes work beautifully for packaging bands, certificate borders, or any project needing Mediterranean warmth
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of ancient Greek ceramic borders featuring palmettes, chevrons, waves, and stylized leaves in terracotta and black. Excellent source material for packaging bands, textile design, or Mediterranean-themed branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A collection of decorative borders and ornamental bands inspired by ancient Greek pottery, featuring stylized flowers, ivy leaves, and palmettes in warm terracotta tones against black grounds. Perfect for packaging designs, ceramic-inspired branding, or Mediterranean-themed projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Detailed botanical study featuring intertwining honeysuckle and morning glory vines with their distinctive leaves and trumpet-shaped blooms. From a late 19th-century German botanical series, this densely composed plate works beautifully as wall art or reference for surface pattern design
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A rich collection of medieval manuscript ornaments featuring acanthus scrollwork, ivy leaves, and interlaced knotwork in jewel tones of red, blue, green, and gold. Perfect for certificate designs, book layouts, or adding authentic medieval flourish to invitations and labels
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A rich reference plate of illuminated manuscript motifs including Celtic knotwork, acanthus scrolls, decorated initials, and naturalistic borders with berries and butterflies. Ideal for book design, wedding stationery, or anywhere you need that hand-painted medieval manuscript aesthetic
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A rich collection of illuminated manuscript elements featuring elaborate initial letters, Celtic knotwork, and foliate interlace patterns in jewel tones of red, green, gold, and blue. From a 19th-century chromolithograph documenting medieval manuscript decoration-useful for book design, drop caps, or ornamental headers
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A rich collection of Hindu architectural ornaments showing carved moldings, decorative borders, and corner details in warm gold and brown tones. From a 19th-century design compendium, these motifs work beautifully for packaging borders, invitation frames, or textile-inspired branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Dense floral carpet design with stacked diamond medallions running down the center, surrounded by an intricate field of stylized flowers in greens, reds, and soft blues. From a 19th-century ornament sourcebook-useful for textile design, packaging backgrounds, or book endpapers
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