Versatile Borders

Borders are the icing on the cake of pattern design. Here you will find the most decorative convergence of elements, detail, ornament, color and artistry.  In our collection, border patterns are found in every category from geos to ethnics or florals to conversationals, where they often combine themes and motifs in the most creative and inspirational way. The versatility of borders to surface and textile designers is invaluable. Single elements can be isolated from a design to create a tossed pattern.  Borders often inspire beautiful floral or ethnic embroidery and crewel work. Used in multiples, borders become statement stripes.  A border pattern used alone makes the ordinary quite extraordinary. The possibilities are truly endless!

Whether you are searching for a bold floral border for this year’s maxi-dress or an antique architectural border to embellish a home furnishings line, we have a wide variety of antique border paintings and antique textiles as well as vintage patterns to spark your creativity.