allover
From end to end
Allover describes a pattern or design that covers an entire surface uniformly, without distinct borders or focal points: an allover floral print, allover embroidery.
The term appears mainly in textile and design contexts.
As a noun, an allover is a fabric featuring such a pattern.
Not to be confused with the phrase "all over," meaning everywhere or finished.
In every part
- everywhereIn all places
- encompassingIncluding all within bounds
- envelopingSurrounding on all sides
- surroundingEnclosing on all sides
pervasive · saturating · permeating · blanket · complete · total · full · wall-to-wall
Material from woven fibers
- fabricWoven or knit material
- printTransfer text to paper
- motifRecurring thematic element
- designPurposeful creative planning
repeat · wallpaper · embroidery · lace · brocade · damask · paisley · toile
Not varying or contradicting
- homogeneousAlike in composition throughout
- evenUniform and level
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- continuousWithout pause or gap
unbroken · solid · monochrome · undifferentiated · unvarying · steady · invariable · level
throughout
In every part
- everywhereIn all places
- encompassingIncluding all within bounds
- envelopingSurrounding on all sides
surrounding · pervasive · saturating · permeating · blanket · complete · total · full · wall-to-wall · edge-to-edge
textile
Material from woven fibers
design · repeat · wallpaper · embroidery · lace · brocade · damask · paisley · toile · batik
consistent
Not varying or contradicting
- homogeneousAlike in composition throughout
- evenUniform and level
- seamlessWithout visible joins
continuous · unbroken · solid · monochrome · undifferentiated · unvarying · steady · invariable · level · smooth
ornamentation
Decorative additions to something
gilding · inlay · filigree · scrollwork · arabesque · rococo · baroque · chinoiserie · appliqué · stenciling