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Avery's Quatrefoil Obsession
- Avery Truffleman noticed a simple quatrefoil shape everywhere, from concrete buildings to bedding and wallpaper.
- This personal obsession reveals how common and versatile the quatrefoil design is in everyday environments.
Quatrefoil Means Fanciness
- The quatrefoil shape implies "fanciness" wherever it appears regardless of context.
- It is a simple yet elegant symbol that carries a universal connotation of sophistication.
Quatrefoil's Origins and Craft
- The quatrefoil originated from Islamic and Moorish architecture and traveled to Europe via the Silk Road.
- Its complex geometric form made it a symbol of high craftsmanship and luxury, used especially in stone tracery for stained glass windows.