• Houndstooth: A Pattern with Ancient Roots

    Houndstooth: A Pattern with Ancient Roots

    Houndstooth isn’t just another checked pattern. It’s one of the oldest textile designs known to humanity. The earliest examples date back to the Bronze Age, discovered in Austria’s Hallstatt Celtic Salt Mine from 1500-1200 BC, proving that our ancestors appreciated geometric precision long before fashion weeks existed. The pattern’s most famous early appearance came via…

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