The ways in which brick are cut and
laid to create decorative patterns are ancient and infinitely
varied. They are as intricate and demanding as the patterns found
in weaving and embroidery or beadwork or inlaid designs in wood.
Sometimes these bonds bear similar names and designs.
There are weaves such as:
Basket weave,
Herringbone weave, and Della Robbia weave. There are braids such
as: Nordic Braid, Scottish Braid, Parquet Braid, Diamond Braid, Appian Braid, Celtic Cross Braid, and Pinwheel. Names for bonds
are inspired by places: Monterey, Corte Madera, Mediterranean,
or taken from nature: Northern Lights, Snakeskin, Peacock, and
borrowed from eras or styles: Regency, Chateau Nouveau, 3-D Cube.
There are even names for bonds drawn from peoples
and stories such as: Macedonian, English Rowlock, Flemish, Cherokee,
Roman Curb, and Jacob's Ladder. There is a Hollywood
bond also known as Drunk brick. In many ways, brick bonds are
a lasting illustration of our history.
