Herringbone is a pattern that is distinctively V-shaped.
It is distinguished from a plain chevron by a reversal in directions.
Die at the Helm is now offering tshirts with a herringbone design has been hand illustrated.
The herringbone pattern has a historical context. It dates back to Ancient Roman architecture and is commonly found in masonry, parquetry and textiles. The pattern resembles the bone structure of herring fish.
Herringbone cloth, made from horsehair,
has been found in Ireland dating from possibly as early as the arrival
of Celtic people on the island.
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