Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Whether stamped on the vinyl floor of a 1950s diner, tessellating down a Victorian hallway, or stencilled atop ...

When the pandemic is eventually behind us someday, many people will fondly remember a particular print that reemerged during all the uncertainty—the checkerboard pattern. From floors and walls to ...

Earthy tones like brown and olive green in checkered patterns add warmth and style to your winter wardrobe. These colors are ...

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Color fastness is important to keep the vibrancy of African textiles. To test this, lightly dampen a small, inconspicuous ...

Some iconic patterns are inextricably linked to the brands that created them. If a wallpaper designer passed off a series of prancing zebras as their own idea, Scalamandré would certainly have ...

This Checkerboard Crochet Blanket is a fun and versatile project perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. Its simple construction of thirty individual squares makes it easy to work on the go or in ...