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# The Complete Pattern Directory: 1500 Designs from All Ages and Cultures

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Review: The Ultimate Pattern Bible - If you create patterns for graphic design this is the book for you. This book covers so many different types of designs, styles and time periods. This is one of my favorite books for pattern making, I always find inspiration in this book. I can't recommend this book enough, not to mention it's a beautiful book.
Review: Gorgeous and Inspiring - If you’re on the fence about this book, I say go for it! It’s a beautifully printed book, filled cover to cover with color pictures of patterns both traditional and modern. While its title says it’s complete, as other reviewers have noted it’s not a tremendously multi-cultural book. That said, for the price point especially, it’s a very worthwhile spend for a pattern enthusiast or artist looking for inspiration. I am an artist and know I will return to this reference book again and again seeking inspiration for color combinations, motifs, etc. It’s just a lovely book and a useful reference.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,734 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Textile & Costume (Books) #12 in Decorative Arts #35 in Interior Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (620) |
| Dimensions  | 8.88 x 2.13 x 9.38 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0316418234 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0316418232 |
| Item Weight  | 5.7 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 672 pages |
| Publication date  | November 6, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Black Dog & Leventhal |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ultimate Pattern Bible
*by J***E on January 4, 2026*

If you create patterns for graphic design this is the book for you. This book covers so many different types of designs, styles and time periods. This is one of my favorite books for pattern making, I always find inspiration in this book. I can't recommend this book enough, not to mention it's a beautiful book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous and Inspiring
*by D***Y on March 3, 2025*

If you’re on the fence about this book, I say go for it! It’s a beautifully printed book, filled cover to cover with color pictures of patterns both traditional and modern. While its title says it’s complete, as other reviewers have noted it’s not a tremendously multi-cultural book. That said, for the price point especially, it’s a very worthwhile spend for a pattern enthusiast or artist looking for inspiration. I am an artist and know I will return to this reference book again and again seeking inspiration for color combinations, motifs, etc. It’s just a lovely book and a useful reference.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for inspiration for creating your own designs
*by S***A on August 14, 2023*

I am a new surface pattern designer and I wanted to have a reference to look at for inspiration and ideas and this has been amazing. I reference it daily. Not only is this book HUGE and heavy it must weight 10 pounds, (you can get a nice workout with it for sure) but it is filled to the brim with information about the history of surface patterns and beautiful historical art. I love flipping thru to see color choices and motifs and usually can create something of my own after spending a few minutes feeling inspired by others work. I love that it is organized into categories like animals or abstract which can be helpful if I am looking for an idea in a specific area, but most of the time I just randomly will pick a page a start reading and flipping. It is a beautiful book worthy of a space on your coffee table or desk. My boyfriend loves it too, we both enjoy looking thru it regularly and keep it handy. We haven’t found a true home for this book yet because it is always out and being used. If you are looking for a reference guide this is it.

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