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]

Anotations

Scope note:

The characteristic pattern known from plaid textiles, consisting of bars or stripes of various colors crossing each other at right angles over a contrasting background color, whether or not the pattern exists on a textile or another material. Plaid patterns were known from ancient times in many cultures.