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Chancay pottery Jar, South American, 1000 - 1300 AD |
Checkerboard patterns appear all over the world on works of art and woven into textiles. It is a classic design element that will never go out of fashion. From Anglo-Saxon studs, to South American pottery, to Japanese Kosode, the artistic examples of checkerboards are truly unique.
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Anglo Saxon-English stud, 550 AD-1066 AD |
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17th Century Kosode Collection|Nezu Museum |
In art, furniture and textile design today, the selection of individual pieces is as varied as it was centuries ago. Checkerboard patterns are timeless and will continue to inspire new ways to use the pattern from all corners of the globe.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 |
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MacKenzie-Childs Hand Painted Sink |
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Harlequin Painted Furniture |
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