Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Design Elements (hierarchy name)
4. design elements (attributes)
5. patterns (design elements)
6. [patterns by specific type]

Narrower term/s

• lacertine ornament
• knotwork

Anotations

Scope note:

Various types of patterns that consist of interweaving lines or bands. If these are rectilinear, use "frets (patterns)" or "fretwork," if they form a very regular series of near circles, use "guilloche."