Pattern Bookmarks

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

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

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

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

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions and good luck, representing endurin...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. Pomegranates represent prosperity and material wealth. Lemons, represent hop...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: The symbolism of the Jasmine varies by culture. In Chinese culture it can stand for love or beauty. By the British texti...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represent...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896), who was inspired by the thrush birds that frequently ...

Text on the reverse side: Registered in 1875, Acanthus was the first wallpaper design released by the decorative arts retailer, Morris and Co, fou...

Text on the reverse side: An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants are depicted, including the carnation, fox...

Text on the reverse side: An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants depicted, including the carnation, foxglov...

Text on the reverse side: The stitch used in this 18th century Indian embroidery is typical of Gujarat. Between the 16th and 18th century, textile...

Text on the reverse side: The cranes symbolise elegance and longevity. The insignia ‘hyungbae’ system displayed the ranks of officials in the Jose...

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

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. Pomegranates represent life, sanctity, prosperity and wealth. Lemons represe...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern made from royal Tudor emblems featuring on the top left and top right of a portrait painting of Queen Elizabeth ...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: An embroidered panel in the manner of William Morris decorated with trailing orange briar roses. The briar rose has been...

Text on the reverse side: By the English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917) who often collaborated with William Morris and Edw...

Text on the reverse side: By the British designer William Morris (1834-1896). The Willow Boughs pattern was inspired by Medieval herbal cookbooks ...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Morris in fact studied theology at Oxfor...

Text on the reverse side: The thistle, emblematic of Scotland since the 13th century, symbolises resilience, devotion, bravery, strength, and unwa...

Text on the reverse side: Tudor rose pattern, based on a design for an embroidery, designed by British architect and painter, Ernest Geldart (1848...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represent...

Text on the reverse side: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morgan (1839-19...

Text on the reverse side: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware with blue on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morga...

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

Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the embroidered gown worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard who wa...