Fretworks

/ˈfrɛtwɜrks/ noun

Definition

Plural of fretwork; multiple decorative openwork pieces or intricate geometric patterns carved through materials.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'fretwork' formed by adding '-s', used when referring to multiple examples of this decorative technique or multiple pieces.

Kelly Says

Museums of decorative arts are full of gorgeous fretworks from cultures worldwide—the geometry of fret patterns appears in Islamic design, Celtic art, and Victorian architecture, showing how this visual principle is universal.

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