fishtil
Fishtil refers to a decorative tiling motif used in architecture, mosaic art, and digital textures. It is characterized by interlocking elements that resemble the tail of a fish, typically formed from elongated hexagons, diamonds, or kite-shaped tiles arranged to create a branching, tail-like motif. The pattern can run in grids or follow wavy, interlaced lines, producing a sense of motion on horizontal and vertical surfaces. Color schemes range from single-tone monochromes to high-contrast palettes designed to emphasize the tail shapes and their negative spaces.
Origins and usage: The term fishtil is a design coinage from the late 20th century that combines
Variants and references: Designers distinguish several variants, including fishtil mosaic (small-scale tiling forming fish-tail patterns), fishtil