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I have always loved patterns. I like finding them in nature, in architecture, in the textiles and art of other creative minds. This board illustrates many ways patterns are used and places patterns are found.
RAINBOW GEOMETRIC 5x7 Art Print Original by KGrahamStudios, $14.00
Bin Hamsan house in Khamis Mushayt, Aseer area. Many of the modern houses are still brightly painted inside. © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue...
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Pendelton is partnering with Hurley to make cool new clothes with their beautiful patterns!
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San Francisco-area landscape artist Andreas Amador etches massive sand drawings onto beaches during full moons when his canvas reaches its largest potential. Using only a rake and often several helpers the geometric and organic shapes are slowly carved into the sand, often interacting with the physical topography like the stones in a zen garden.
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"With a quest for sustainability, this incredible design duo based in Beirut, Lebanon creates beautiful furniture from recycled ancient textiles and tapestries found along the Silk Road." from the Boho Circus blog. Their website and blog www.bokjadesign.c...
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The guitar strap on the left was woven by Annie MacHale and was inspired by the colors in the street art at right. "While the guitar strap turned out fine, I am not happy with it's representation of the painted art. I intend to do more woven pieces inspired by street art." #ASpinnerWeaver #guitar strap #graffiti
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From the artistic group BoaMistura."The Architect firm Ecosistema Urbano invited us to make an intervention at Hamar´s main square, which they are redesigning. We have created a 1500m2 "carpet" remaking the traditional Norwegian sweater patterns." So much cool stuff here. Visuales interesantes. Texto bilingüe.
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Image Plate from Owen Jones' 1853 classic, "The Grammar of Ornament". Posted to Flickr by EricGjerde This is one of a collection and it's worth some time to browse there.
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"Los ndebeles de Zimbabwe y Suráfrica son descendientes del grupo zulú, el arte ndebele tiene también un significado político y cultural que va más allá de la función estética decorativa. La mujer ndebele pinta los muros de la casa para marcar su individualidad ante otras mujeres. Las pinturas se hacen a mano y sin un dibujo previo. Ello permite un mayor margen de espontaneidad y creatividad." from YouTube user, Acidjahzzpachul
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In a 200 year-old custom, the Chin ethnic minority group in Myanmar would give their daughters elaborate facial tattoos to ward off attacks from neighboring princes who would often try to kidnap girls to be concubines. The women in picture was one of the last to receive the groups markings, which has now died out.
From the public space artist, Eltono. "In late May of 2011 I went a couple of weeks to Warsaw for two large murals on the walls of an ancient building built before World War II ." His blog here chronicles many projects, murals, etc. Muy interesante!
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By riotcitygirl on Flickr The Natural History Museum in London
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I've always liked Talavera tiles, but who knew you could get a toilet! From Terra Artesana
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Weaving patterns drawn on graph paper. This is from an interview with Irvin Trujillo on the High Road Artist's blog. #Irvin Trujillo #Chimayo weaving
Patterns in the snow by Simon Beck. Mr Beck, who studied Engineering Science at Oxford University, said the designs were created at the Arc2000 ski resort in Savoie, France. Many take as long as five hours to construct
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More fun with color in architecture! Rotating screens shade the top floor and follow the sun at it circles the building, while the angled walls provide shade for the lower levels.
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"Traditional house of South Romania" by zsolti_dugo on Flickr. Yay for patterned houses!
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Seven sashes. Six are variations on the Celtic knot pattern. One is a 2 color twist that I made up. I've always loved Cetlic knotwork and enjoy weaving these. Woven from wool and cotton on my inkle looms. by Annie MacHale #celtic knot #inkle weaving #ASpinnerWeaver
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This is the certainly one of the most interesting artistic interpretations of the American flag that I've seen. I'd love to know who the artist is. The source of this photo does not tell.
Cut agate slabs form these "stained glass" windows by Sigmar Polke. They are part of the Grossmünster church in Zurich
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These spiral patterns were drawn into the snow via human footprint. Love them. Photo by Steamboataerial on Flickr. You can watch the video here www.vimeo.com/...
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Woodblock print by Japanese artist Ray Morimura
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"woven runner" by new2digital2009 on Flickr. This photographer has turned interesting photos into mandalas. This one is from a Guatemalan weaving.
Blue Oasis Mandala 8 x 8 Photographic Print by AramsEyes on Etsy, $22.00
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Indonesian fossilized agatized coral shot in macro. Carla Fairey cuts her own stones and has done some beautiful macro shots posted here on her blog.
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This is a photo of the tip of a butterfly tongue. (720X).Stephen S. Nagy, M.D.
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ALUMINIUM TILE-COVERED BUILDING A beautiful new building stands in London for the students of Ravensbourne College of Design and Communications. ‘Foreign Office Architects’ designed a magnificent aluminum tile-covered building adorned with circles on its surface.
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While I've always liked clay tiles, the colors on these make them all the better!
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A VW bug beaded with Huichol patterns. Photo taken in Mexico City by A30_Tsitika on Flickr There are several more photos of this amazing art car, so click through to see them all.
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"Mendhi cookies" These are the most beautiful cookies I've ever seen. I regret that I was not able to track this photo back to it's source to give credit.
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Little Moreton Hall is a moated 15th-century half-timbered manor house 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Congleton, Cheshire. It is one of the finest examples of timber-framed domestic architecture in England. The house is today owned by the National Trust. Photo by Shertila Tony on Flickr.
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Embroidered Patchwork Antique Kuchi Tapestry Bedspread
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Mosaic from photos taken at the San Francisco Tribal & Textile Arts Show. The stuff that is displayed there is top notch and many textile treasures are there for discovery and inspiration. Dealers come from as far away as Turkey, Germany, Austria, Belgium, England and Italy. #textiles, #pattern
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I love this painted house in Čičmany, Zilinsky, SK. Photo by eva on Flickr
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I wonder who made this dress and from what. The texture and color is really interesting.
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I wasn't able to find the original picture or read more about this lady, but did find her shop on Etsy as Kiteweather. Unfortunately, the shop was empty. She makes these from yarn re-claimed from old sweaters. I love the variety in color and pattern.
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Beth Mullins I just looked and her shop doesn't exist. These are fabulous!
Annie MacHale @beth, I agree that they are fabulous and would probably find a place in my house that needs one. The shop was there, just empty.
Beth Mullins I did a little research and sadly discovered that Kite passed a couple of years ago. Such a loss. Her works are wonderful.
Purple Dance Sash This wool sash is 3" wide. Woven on an inkle loom as a custom sash for Native American regalia. I really enjoyed weaving this one. This kind of pickup pattern can feel so satisfying to the hands and mind as I am working my way from one end to the other. #woven, #sash, #inkle #inkle weaving #ASpinnerWeaver
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Candy Waldman - (bluesbeans) Good for you for keeping this art form alive. You do beautiful and inspiring work!
Annie MacHale Thanks, Candy!