Product Description

In the bestselling "4000 Motif" series, "4000 Pattern Motifs" provides stunning patterns from around the world, and from various historical and cultural periods. They include patterns that have their design source in Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Celts, Islam, India, Africa, and Aboriginal lands but also the worlds of western folk, Gothic, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The types of pattern provided include interlaced, basketweave, network patterns, web-like patterns, plaited, twisted, chequer, tartan, diaper, chevron, intersection patterns, Paisley and Arabesque. Author Graham McCallum's fine draughtmanship makes this large resource of motifs an essential addition to the library of every designer and crafter, whether they are a needleworker, quilter, glass painter or woodworker. All the images are free to be copied and used for further creative work. And the detailed index at the back of the book makes the search for the ideal motif quick and easy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #227070 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

About the Author
Graham McCallum is an artist, designer and craftsperson. He is the author of 4000 Flower and Plant Motifs (071348909X) and 4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs (0713489391). He teaches and writes on design and lives in Durban, South Africa.