So you philistines are not impressed with the possible calligraphy connection
HOW ABOUT ORIENTAL RUGS??
Infro on common patterns found here
http://www.oldcarpet.com/rug_glossary.htm

This from http://www.pandiths.com/designs.htm and is an Ispahan pattern



Somewhat like an open pattern 'Stars and Stripes' or 'American Flag Bunting' courtesy of Ross Berck



This symmetrical circular pattern is from Konya, Turkey
http://mathforum.org/geometry/rugs/gallery/10.html



Two Iron "Boston"



Could the damascus pattern have started simply as ornamentaion/artistic design and (surprise!) was found to have superior metallurgical properties??

Last edited by revdocdrew; 10/05/07 04:52 PM.
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