strapwork

9.6

A decorative pattern of crossed, curling bands on furniture or buildings

noun
/ˈstræpˌwɜrk/

Specialized

: trabajo de cintas

strapwork design
strapwork splat

Examples

For instance, the inventory listing for a set of six prints described as "Landtschappen in compartement" likely refers to a set of strapwork cartouches designed by Hans Vredeman de Vries and filled with landscapes probably after Hans Bol.

Academic text (2014)
The furniture in the antique shop features beautiful strapwork that adds an elegant touch to each piece.
Architects often incorporate strapwork designs to enhance the visual interest of their buildings.
This chair's strapwork pattern showcases skilled craftsmanship, making it a stunning addition to the collection.

Synonyms

scrollwork

vsstrapwork

1 7.3

A carved, painted, or shaped pattern of spirals and curves on furniture and gates

focuses on interlaced or crossing bands rather than plain spirals

knotwork

vsstrapwork

1 7.4

A decorative pattern of woven lines like Celtic designs

uses flat interlaced bands rather than round tied cords

How Decorative

gilding

1 7.0

carving

70 2.7

strapwork

Specialized

9.6

molding

Specialized

26 4.4

Surface Forms

strapwork singular

strapworks plural

Morphology

strapwork = strap + work (semi-transparent) = strap + work

Formed from 'strap' + 'work' whose components are clear, but the specialised decorative meaning is art-historical and not fully predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Strapwork is simply the words strap (like a 'belt' or 'band') and work, because the carved or painted designs look like straps woven or twisted together. So strapwork means decorative 'work' made of interlaced bands on furniture or buildings.