kuvioluiskat
Kuvioluiskat is a term used in Finnish design and folk art to describe a class of decorative motifs characterized by interlocking geometric shapes and stylized natural forms. The name combines the Finnish word kuvio, meaning pattern or design, with a suffix that appears in craft vocabulary. Traditionally, kuvioluiskat appear as borders and fill patterns on textiles, woodwork, and ceramics.
Design characteristics: Motifs typically feature crisp geometry, such as interlaced bands, zigzags, and grid-like arrangements, as
Origins and distribution: The motifs have historical roots in rural craft communities in eastern and northern
Contemporary use and study: In the 20th century, kuvioluiskat experienced revival as part of the Finnish design
See also: Finnish design, Karelian ornamentation, Nordic folk art.