WEARABLE HERITAGE

Patterns & techniques

A wide range of different patterns and techniques is used to decorate objects in the realm of wearable heritage. These patterns are often extremely important for the understanding of a culture. Some patterns have a long history and hold different meanings in different time frames. For instance, animal types dominate the Afghan region linking local tradition with Roman and Byzantine styles. Lozenge shapes are often used in Egypt, both in Pharaonic times as well as in present day Egypt.

 

Often these patterns have amuletic meaning and are not chosen randomly on costume and jewelry. An example is the shape of triangles as amulets or as decorative pattern. When knowing and understanding the meaning of a pattern or a technique, it will be easier to understand the object. It will almost be like reading the object.