Pattern Art Prints

Text on the tag: Trivia: Saekdong, meaning "colourful stripes," symbolises harmony, vitality, and auspiciousness in Korean culture. Red represents...

Deer have many meanings across cultures. They are widely recognised as gentle, powerful, and intuitive creatures. Deer also symbolise regeneration ...

Text on the tag: As it was thought to live for a thousand years, the crane is the ultimate symbol of longevity in Japan. Here, it is paired with t...

Text on the tag: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, as it was...

Text on the tag: Based on a design by English potter and tile designer, William de Morgan (1839–1917). In Greco-Roman mythology, the peacock tail ...

Text on the tag: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions and good luck, representing enduring happine...

Text on the tag: According to Greek mythology, the peacock was a physical representation of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. Mainly found in Asia, the ...

Text on the tag: The illustration from British Wild Flowers in their Natural Colour and Form by the Revd Professor Henslow, captures the spiny ele...

Text on the tag: Symbolic of immortality of the soul and healing, the acanthus is a decorative motif that was highly popular particularly during G...

Text on the tag: Quote by British designer William Morris. Written here in the Golden Type Font, developed by Morris in 1890 for Kelmscott Press, ...

Text on the tag: Quote by British designer William Morris. Written here in the Golden Type Font, developed by Morris in 1890 for Kelmscott Press, ...

Text on the tag: Quote by British designer William Morris. Written here in the Golden Type Font, developed by Morris in 1890 for Kelmscott Press, ...

Text on the tag: The anemone flowers close up at night and open back up in the morning, and so they symbolise anticipation, relaxation, and embrac...

Text on the tag: The cranes symbolise elegance and longevity. The insignia ‘hyungbae’ system displayed the ranks of officials in the Joseon dynast...

Text on the tag: Orchids represent beauty and elegance, whilst hummingbirds are associated with vitality and freedom - both good luck symbols. Mau...

Text on the tag: Bats have sometimes been called “Guardians of the Night”. They symbolise the underworld but also rebirth and return to life. Maur...

Tudor rose pattern, based on a design for an embroidery, designed by British architect and painter, Ernest Geldart (1848–1929). He was ordained a d...

Throughout history, peacocks have been a symbol of royalty due to the beauty and power of their unique feathers. In 17th century India, a Peacock ...

Cicadas and lilies have interestingly similar meanings. They are both symbols of life and rebirth, and their symbolism owes respectively to the uni...

Text on the tag: Coifs were worn as close-fitting caps. Embroidered patterns like this one, with birds, flowers, and insects were extremely popula...

Text on the tag: The 16th century saw an increasing popularity and availability of printed books. Patterns texts alongside samplers, allowed amateu...

Text on the tag: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represents love, f...

Text on the tag: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’embroidery. Pomegranates represent life, sanctity, prosperity and wealth. Lemons represent hope an...

Text on the tag: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represents love, f...

Text on the tag: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent constant g...

Text on the tag: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. Pomegranates represent life, sanctity, prosperity and wealth. Lemons represent hope a...

Text on the tag: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morgan (1839-1917).

Text on the tag: Poppy flowers taken from a page of a 16th century flora and fauna Tudor pattern book. Poppies are famous for being symbols of pea...

Text on the tag: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent constant g...

Text on the tag: Pattern made from royal Tudor emblems featuring on the top left and top right of a portrait painting of Queen Elizabeth I by Nich...

Text on the tag: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware with blue on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morgan (1839-1...

Text on the tag: The rose is often depicted in reference to the Tudor monarchy, represented in the form of the Tudor rose. The flower is also asso...

Text on the tag: The rose is often depicted in reference to the Tudor monarchy, represented in the form of the Tudor rose. The flower is also asso...

Text on the tag: Pattern created from the embroidered gown worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard who was known f...

Text on the tag: Pattern created from the design on the partlet worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard.

Text on the tag: This decoration from a Chinese ceramic plate is filled with symbols of the bat, fingered citron, peach, pomegranate, which all rep...