The Herringbone Throw

 

The Herringbone Throw:

Use of the herringbone pattern can be traced back to Egyptian textiles, jewels of ancient kings and the patterns of paving stones used for Roman highways.  Herringbone design is named for its resemblance to the skeleton of a Herring and has Celtic roots dating back to 600 BC, with the traditional use of the motif seen in wool tweeds from Ireland. 

This week on March 17th, as the world celebrates Saint Patrick’s day, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on the influence of this simple weave pattern. Like many people of Irish descent, this weave can be found all over the world. In modern day home design, we have tiled shower walls, brick walkways, tufted carpets and parquet floors, all in herringbone patterns of varying materials and creative interpretations.





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