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An ogee is a pattern with two curves narrowing and widening.The two curves form a perfect ellipse.This layout has a pleasing flow and rhythm and can be used as a design element.Designers from all over the world have been using it in patterns.They can be modern and sleek when used in apparel, large-scale and elaborate in home furnishings, or decorative and ornate on architectural molding.
The ogee's origin can be traced to the Tomb of Cyrus the Great in ancient Persia, now present day Iran.As merchants and travelers traveled the Silk Road, the design appeared across the Middle East, down into Africa, and eventually into Europe.
It was used in Gothic architecture in England in the 14th and 15th centuries.It was popular in Venice to mirror two other people and join them at an apex to form an ogee arch.
The ogee was used in Turkish, Persian and Italian brocades throughout the 16th century.The shape of the frame creates a natural look.It is easy to adapt to a wide variety of scales and styles.
The ogee continues to be a classic through to the present day.Textile designers are always playing with the gentle curves.Interior designers incorporate these designs into their spaces constantly, whether on floors, walls, or furniture.
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