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Tips for creating historically inspired surface pattern collections with hero and coordinating patterns
Creating historically inspired pattern collections

How do you create pattern collections with historical styles, like Toile de Jouy, Damask and Arts and Crafts?

And what type of patterns would you use as coordinating patterns...

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Learn about the historical Millefleurs surface pattern design style
Historic Patterns: Millefleurs

It is clear that many of todays contemporary and modern floral patterns have evolved from a historical floral style called Millefleurs. In this article you’ll learn about...

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Historic Patterns: Damask

From sumptuous woven court robes in the 5th century China, to dramatic flocked wallpapers today, Damask patterns offer really complex designs, often with elaborate and...

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