chevron patterns

V-shaped repeating motifs

Chevron patterns are V-shaped or zigzag designs, with repeated angular stripes meeting at points.

The pattern appears in textiles, flooring, military insignia, and decorative arts: a sweater with bold chevron patterns, chevron patterns in the hardwood floor.

The name comes from the heraldic chevron, itself from the French word for rafter—the shape of roof beams meeting at a peak.

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Categories
Opposites
geometric shape/form

chevron patternspolka dots

Repeating circular print pattern

unpatterned · spiral patterns · concentric circles · floral patterns · paisley

directionality/movement

chevron patternssolid color

Single unbroken hue

unpatterned

visual complexity/regularity

chevron patternstie-dye

Bound-fabric coloring technique

camouflage patterns

Family

chevron, rafter

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G