Herringbone everything else

Friday I posted about Herringbone Brick, which I love.  There are applications of this pattern that I adore in material other than brick.  I guess it is a more sophisticated version of "chevron" which has been so trendy in the literal sense. But herringbone is timeless, aka, my mom used it, so that means it's timeless! I loved the herringbone wool she used in her hand made suits, and very tailored look she wore.

What is "herringbone"? It comes from the pattern that resembles the skeleton of a herring fish.(1)  It is not a chevron, but is different in that the V pattern is reversed at the break, like a broken zig zag. Here is a classic example:

Here is some awesome herringbone tile:

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or mirrored herringbone:

Check out this sisal runner from High Street Market.  I think I need this for my laundry room!

or this herringbone throw in orange...love it:

  

I might have to get these herringbone shoes!

Nancy

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