Mansion weave, as with all parquetry, dates back to 17th Century France. The names comes from “mansions” or palaces and beautiful homes and “waive” as in weave pattern used in textile production. The design is made up of sections of hexagons and small trapezoids that taper at one end to create a beautiful, uniform pattern… Continue reading Mansion weave
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Herringbone
The Herringbone pattern was first introduced in Roman times using clay bricks. The pattern was extremely durable whilst offering a nice decorative pattern. Herringbone wood flooring was reintroduced in the 1600s and over 400 years later is now considered a classic. Initially, herringbone blocks were made of solid wood, in different thickness and formats and… Continue reading Herringbone