Patterns and Textiles

When someone says something like 'houndstooth' do you know what they are talking about? Well here are some patterns and textile names with pictures.

Houndstooth (also known as houndstooth check)

- seen in fashion

Tweed

-seen in fashion and home decor

Herringbone

-seen in fashion and home decor

-also a type of brickwork pattern

Gingham

- seen in fashion and some home decor

Damask

-seen in home decor (painted on walls, on wallpaper or in actual items like pillows)

Tartan (also known as plaid)

-seen in fashion

Toile (pronounced twall)

-used with home decor

Paisley

-used in fashion (men's ties included)