Folk art has a fascinating history. Artists have produced beautiful illustrations throughout the years and decorated textiles, wood, ceramics, stone and other surfaces. Rich in symbolism, these pictures, patterns and, motifs represent a celebration of life and a love of artistry. The designs are adapted from original folk art illustrations. Here you will find images that can adapted for your own projects, or used directly to decorate textiles, china, glass, metal, wood and more. You can create your own greetings cards, produce personalised posters, or use elements of the designs to create borders and frames.


Persian design has a rich and fascinating history. Textiles, books, ceramics, architecture - all were adorned with intricate and decorative patterns reflecting Persian culture. The pictures, patterns and, motifs in this book represent a celebration of this love of artistry and the illustrations are adapted from original designs. Here you will find images that can adapted for your own projects, or used directly to decorate textiles, china, glass, metal, wood and more. You can create your own greetings cards, produce personalised posters, or use elements of the designs to create borders and frames.