motifsleaves
Motifsleaves is a term used in design and decorative arts to describe a family of patterns based on stylized leaf shapes. The phrase is typically encountered as a descriptive label or database tag rather than a formal scholarly category. As a concept, it encompasses a wide range of leaf-inspired motifs, from simple outlines to intricate, interlaced forms.
Common forms within motifsleaves include a single leaf, paired or radiating leaves, palmettes, and composite leaf
Historically, leaf-based ornament appears across many cultures and periods, including Classical friezes, Islamic and Byzantine patterns,
Terminology around motifsleaves is not standardized. In some contexts, the same patterns may be described as