The Pattern Bible: The Definitive Guide to Pattern in Art and Design

A fascinating blend of cultural criticism and design insight, this book shows how patterns—from chintz and batik to African wax prints—communicate status, politics, and pleasure.

This compelling exploration uncovers the layered pasts of the world’s most iconic patterns, framing them as visual languages that have shaped commerce, expressed social hierarchy, and circulated across continents for centuries.
From the intricate paisleys of India to the geometric motifs of the Middle East and the fl...