The name Moreske, Maureske, Morisca, Morisco comes from Spanish “Mauritanian”.
This ornament is based on the greenery motive with strongly stylized stems and leaves fancifully interlacing. Such ornaments were widely used in the 16th century in various decorations from architecture to household goods, and book covers in particular. More…
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available in all of the styles: