plant-derived motif
decorative element based on plant forms
acanthus
ornamental motif based on a characteristic Mediterranean plant with jagged leaves, Acanthus spinosus
rosette
round, stylized flower design
ballflower
motif of a three- or four-petaled flower enclosing a ball
anthemion
decoration comprising alternating palmette and lotus motifs, linked with S-shaped scrolls
fleuron
typographical ornament
Blue Onion
fine porcelain tableware pattern of flowers, foliage and fruit in a blue underglaze
paisley
design using droplet-shaped vegetable motifs
flower
decorative element based on flowers
grape motif
Chinese traditional motif
lotus motif with interlocking branches
Chinese traditional motif
palmette
Decorative motif in the form of a palm leaf
crocket
hook-shaped decorative element in the form of a stylized carving of curled leaves, buds or flowers, found in Gothic architecture
pomegranate
plant motif resembling a pomegranate, thistle, or artichoke, common in textile design
tree of life
motif in art and culture
waterleaf
sculptural decoration used on the capitals of columns in late twelfth century Romanesque architecture
saz
style of vegetal ornament popular in Ottoman decorative arts of the 16th century and art movement associated with it