guilloche
Wavy engraved pattern
Guilloche is a decorative pattern of interlacing curved lines, typically forming a braided or wavelike design.
The technique appears in architecture, metalwork, and especially on banknotes and securities, where the intricate, mathematically precise patterns make counterfeiting difficult.
A guilloche watch dial features engine-turned engraving with these characteristic repeating curves.
Circular ribbon ornament
- interlaceWeave elements together
- spirographBreathing measurement instrument
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
- mandalaCircular spiritual diagram
filigree · fretwork · tracery · mosaic · tessellation · weave · braid · scrollwork
Acid-incised metal print
- incisingCutting into material
- chiselingCutting with edged tool
- burinPointed engraving implement
- intaglioCarving cut below surface
drypoint · mezzotint · stipple · engraver · printmaking · lathe · ruling · banknote
For beauty, not function
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
elaborate · filigree · flourish · beading · molding · enamel · cloisonné · jewelry
Printed legal tender
- currencyMedium of exchange
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
- certificateFormal written attestation
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
hologram · microprinting · anti-counterfeiting · seal · bond · stock certificate · diploma · authentication
Woven together crosswise
- symmetricalEven on all sides
- radialEmanating from center
- circularForming a closed curve
- concentricSharing one center
overlapping · sinusoidal · wavelike · curvilinear · precision · mathematical · repeating · continuous
rosette
Circular ribbon ornament
- interlaceWeave elements together
- spirographBreathing measurement instrument
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
mandala · filigree · fretwork · tracery · mosaic · tessellation · weave · braid · scrollwork · arabesque
etching
Acid-incised metal print
intaglio · drypoint · mezzotint · stipple · engraver · printmaking · lathe · ruling · banknote · watchcase
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
gilded · elaborate · filigree · flourish · beading · molding · enamel · cloisonné · jewelry · Fabergé
banknote
Printed legal tender
- currencyMedium of exchange
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
- certificateFormal written attestation
passport · hologram · microprinting · anti-counterfeiting · seal · bond · stock certificate · diploma · authentication · treasury
interlaced
Woven together crosswise
- symmetricalEven on all sides
- radialEmanating from center
- circularForming a closed curve
concentric · overlapping · sinusoidal · wavelike · curvilinear · precision · mathematical · repeating · continuous · parallel
guillochehand-drawn
Created manually, not digitally
folk art · naive art · hand-painted · brushwork · calligraphy
guillocheunadorned
Lacking decoration or ornament
minimalist design · blank · undecorated · smooth finish · austere