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Humans often show their playful, fun side through the clothes they wear. One bold fashion statement is to wear something with a bright, vibrant pattern. It seems that people have been adding patterns using block printing techniques since at least the 4th century BCE in India and Upper Egypt. In the modern world, diverse printing methods are used and countless pattern designs are available, from geometric ones, to ones inspired by nature, to the completely abstract. Let’s look at some textile printed patterns that can be seen in the wild this spring/summer season.