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Discovering the other culture is a process, broadening horizons, changing the worldview and affecting one’s perception greatly. So when you’re working with a project, involving the elements of any traditional motif, it’s always a little journey to some new world. We invite you to take a trip into the collection of ethnic tribal patterns, having their own story to tell.
Dark monochrome visuals and vivid colorful ornaments — there’s a variety to choose from. Not only the tribal patterns themselves but also their constituents for you to make a pattern of your own. Some kits also come with additional themed objects, complementing the work made in this style. Dive deep into the abundance of African, Native American, Samoan and Aztec geometric tribal patterns!
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Abstract Geometric Seamless Patterns
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These geometric tribal patterns are divided into 3 groups. Ethnic ornaments — striped and flat rectangles with light noise effect. Multicolored triangles executed as Mexican tribal paint of triangulator depictions. And zigzag images, combined the beauty of African traditional motives, Aztec art, and Indian stripes.
Portuguese Geometric Patterns
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This zestful ornamental art can decorate your personal designs. Grab all the 32 tribal pattern images and courageously mix them, change their color, scale to any extent you want — they’ll still be mesmerizing!
African Mudcloth Patterns
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Admire the ethnic patterns inspired by the techniques used by Malian groups to dye fabrics using mud. The Bogolanfini (as they’re known) were created with intricate motifs and symbols that used to tell stories and have deeper meanings.
Full Color Pattern with Ethnic Ornaments
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Colorful tribal design patterns ignite the fire in your eyes with all their vivacity and ingenuous little details. Follow each line and watch its energy decorates one of your future projects!
Tribal Chic Seamless Vector Patterns
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These beautiful patterns are ideal as backgrounds for business cards, wedding invitations, greeting cards, websites, crafts and so much more! You get 6 seamless tribal patterns in vector: crop, resize and transform them the way you like.
Free Background Yoga Vector
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One glance at this tribal pattern and you’re hypnotized for good. Ethnic circle spins the ornaments in a meditative carousel, charging any design with motion and vivacity! Apply these motifs to your concept to embrace this infinite power.
Barong Bali Seamless Pattern
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You can create countless variations with this native tribal pattern in high resolution: poster print frame, fabric, clothing, cup, pin button, square pillow, tote bag, drawstring/zipper pouch, wallpaper, phone case, etc.
Colorful Aztec Pattern
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Take a look at these Native American tribal patterns, created from tons of geometric elements, stacked together in a beautiful composition. Admire the perfect composition, breathing with the tribal spirits. It’ll definitely find its place in your toolbox!
Moroccan Berber Seamless Patterns
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Work with a collection of 30 Moroccan Berber seamless tribal patterns with all hand-drawn elements, fully-editable in Illustrator and Photoshop. Use them for branding, stationery, wallpaper, textile prints, packaging, wrapping paper, or just try them as social media backgrounds!
Vector Tribal Pattern With African Ethnic Symbol
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How about downloading a stunning set of simple African tribal patterns? They’re suitable for your daily design, clipart artwork and team projects. We can already see these ethnic motifs prepared to become a stylish wrapping print with light safari undertones.
Electro Boho Seamless Vector Patterns
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These beautiful tribal patterns are ideal as backgrounds for business cards, wedding invitations, packaging projects, fashion projects, websites, crafts and so much more! They give a vivid, bohemian feel to your projects and they can be scaled up with no loss in quality.
Abstract Tribal Pattern Vector Image
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Wonder what story does this ethnic pattern tell? What plot is depicted with each element? One thing is known for sure — it’s a handy vector pattern, suitable for dozens of projects: from printouts and wrapping paper to backgrounds and product design.
Abstract Shapes Pattern in Ethnic Style
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Oh, this kind of illustrations, that radiate positive energy! Like this geometric tribal pattern, for instance. One glance at it and your mind is carried away to the beat of some ethnic music. Such a handy source for creative projects to be brought to life!
Ethnic Seamless Pattern
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Ethnic seamless patterns collection includes vector seamless ornament in 12 bright color themes in boho style. There are hand-drawn mandalas — a symbol of Arabic, Indian, Islamic and Ottoman culture decoration style.
Free Geometric Aztec Vector
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Admire the aesthetics of Navajo brown and white traditional rug! Reserved colors and consistency in geometric forms are the trademark of Native American tribal patterns. If you’re looking for something calm, there’s nothing better.
Midnight Garden
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Floral motives are mostly typical for a Hawaiian tribal pattern — but this one is definitely from a different story. Well, while this pattern doesn’t fall within any of the existing cultures, let’s just enjoy its impressive beauty and add this freebie to your collection.
Orient Seamless Pattern
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Anemouth is a dark metal font that is filled with a gothic aesthetic and is slightly tangent to the “devil” impression. It comes with a classic appearance but with a soul that already belongs to the modern world. Anemouth will be suitable for album covers, and posters, band logos and names, performing in metal, hardcore, underground, or even punk genre. Besides, it will also be suitable for merchandise such as t-shirts, bandanas, band posters, etc. As a bonus, you’ll get an illustration that matches the scary character of this heavy metal font.
Tribal Pattern Vector Image
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Pick up your favorite crayons and color a tribal pattern to your liking — probably this is how this one was created. I must say it is so rejoicing and satisfying simply to look at it as an image. Can you fancy how appealing it might be in your designs?
6 Colorful Jungle Patterns
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A collection of 6 colorful jungle patterns for your next project! Use them for branding, package design, posters, clothing or just backgrounds. Suits perfectly to add that extra texture or a touch of colors. All the patterns are completely seamless and fully editable in Adobe Illustrator (min CS6).
Tribal Ethnic Vintage: Colorful Seamless Pattern
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While the primary color palette in African art is quite limited: only white, red, and black, African tribal patterns still have much to offer. Besides, no one stops modern creators from bringing atypical solutions to enrich traditional motives — like neon pink or mustard.
Handmade Tribal Pattern Pack
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These African tribal patterns were inspired by designs, particularly those of African mud cloth. All geometric designs have a handmade feeling that makes them completely unique. Although the process of making mud cloth dates back to the 12th century, these motifs are still trendy and relevant!
Decorative Pattern of Ethnic Ornamental Shapes
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Another seamless tribal pattern to your collection — this time, inspired by African cloth and traditional colors. In fact, I loved it so much that I would use it anywhere: from fashion packaging (why not?) to notebook covers, scrapbooking paper, and apparel design.
Tribal Patterns Collection
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You‘ll receive 6 hand-drawn tribal patterns provided in 4 color palettes (so in total it’s 24 patterns, what a catch!). They also come in different formats (AI, EPS, JPEG) for your convenient workflow. Fulfill any concept with suitable means!
Retro Colors: Tribal Vector Navajo Pattern
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Once renewed and modernized, simple American tribal patterns never lose their charm, and this Cherokee pattern proves it! With a limited color palette and decor, it catches your eye, and you’ll finally end implementing it in one of your projects, so good it is.
Boho Geometric Textured Patterns
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This lovely set of tribal patterns combines intricate geometric patterns, handmade textures, and a stunning color palette. They were inspired by bohemian textile designs and retain all of that lovely texture and character, while the seamless vector designs make them easy to use!
Free Aztec Geometric Seamless Vector Pattern
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Oh, this perfectly balanced combination of red brick and turquoise — do you also have chills as you look at this Aztec tribal pattern? Obviously, there’ll hardly be a better option for themed design projects, but you can also use it for packaging, merchandise, or stickers paired with bold fonts.
Super Fun Geometric Patterns
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Who knew that geometric shapes could be so much fun? This set of seamless tribal patterns combines geometric shapes in exciting ways to create bright and distinctive backgrounds! They combine stripes, chevrons, dots, and lots of triangles (plus some very fun colors) for a unique look.
African Patterns
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Something from traditional African tribal patterns, something from the art of Oceania people — and here we have a set of 6 precious patterns for your graphic projects, backgrounds, prints, or anything else.
African Dream – Patterns and Brushes
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This collection includes African tribal patterns and brushes. Perfect as a background for branding projects, fabrics, packaging, fashion apparel, posters, wrapping paper, printable graphics etc. Also included high resolution Jpg and Png (transparent) of the pattern tiles that can be used in any image editing software!
Tribal Seamless Pattern Vector Image
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Even in the case of native tribal patterns, there is a place for a fresh look. Look how traditional elements meet neon colors and invite you to play and experiment with this seamless pattern. Stationery decor or apparel design — there’s no limit to your creativity.
African Tribal Patterns – Textured
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Anemouth is a dark metal font that is filled with a gothic aesthetic and is slightly tangent to the “devil” impression. It comes with a classic appearance but with a soul that already belongs to the modern world. Anemouth will be suitable for album covers, and posters, band logos and names, performing in metal, hardcore, underground, or even punk genre. Besides, it will also be suitable for merchandise such as t-shirts, bandanas, band posters, etc. As a bonus, you’ll get an illustration that matches the scary character of this heavy metal font.
Digital Paper African Tribal
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How is it possible that this African tribal pattern looks translucent as if it consists of two layers of thin paper placed one above another? May it remain a secret for us — just let’s feast our eyes on these perfect colors and optic illusions.
QUILT Geometric Patterns
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These shapes were created according to an 8×8 grid, making them perfectly coordinated and easy to mix and match. Larger, more intricate squares pair perfectly with the smaller, simpler shapes.
This set includes 9 seamless tribal patterns, 75 square shapes to make even more beautiful graphics and 6 frames.
Luxury Ornamental Mandala Seamless Pattern
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Has anyone thought of mandalas yet? Well, we definitely couldn’t override them, as it’s one of the focal elements in Indian art. And though mandalas went out of fashion a few years ago, they keep gripping our attention as a part of a modern-looking ethnic pattern.
Big Boho Handmade Pattern Pack
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You’re looking at a great watercolor collection with over 140 seamless tribal patterns in different styles which are perfect for all kinds of designs. This collection of patterns were inspired by different cultures’ designs. Handmade texture makes them completely unique. This kind of motifs is trendy and relevant at any time.
Free Incas Seamless Vector Pattern
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There are lots and lots of Native American tribal patterns. Depending on the tribe they belonged to, basic shapes and colors vary. For instance, Inca patterns always came with bestial motives — or ultra-saturated, with zigzags and crosses like with this one.
Abstract Tropics. 11 patterns
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When you miss vacation and staying at the oceanside, sipping on the cocktail , there’s a set of 11 Hawaiian tribal patters with tropical leaves all over them. Hand-drawn vector images would decorate any themed design.
Trendy Tribal Ancient Geometric Seamless Pattern
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Color decides! If you prefer winning color schemes to complex compositions, there’s nothing better than African tribal patterns. Even the basic combinations are going to get your heart — not to mention this one, where warm palette and steel-grey come along.
Gold Ethnic Patterns: Hand-Painted
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Don’t overlook this hand-painted gold ethnic and tribal seamless patterns collection! 75 abstract backgrounds for wallpaper, wrapping paper, textile design, surface texture, fabric, print, invitations, cards, covers, banners, web graphics, blogs, gifts, decorations, presentations, design projects, clothes, packaging and many more.
Aztec Pattern Vector
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This juicy Aztec tribal pattern is another tribute to the ancient civilizations of North America. Enriched with a traditional color palette, it will be irreplaceable for ethnic projects — or if you are searching for merging basic geometry with ultimate vibrancy.
African Seamless Patterns Pack
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Inspiration can be found anywhere but it’s more valuable to venerate cultural heritage! So here’s the mesmerizing collection of 10 African tribal patterns, expressing the curious combinations. You can see there colorful leaves, wood, animals and other symbols, associated with African culture.
Hand Drawn Tribal Background Vector Set
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Geometry meets ethnic motives, and here we have a set of hand-drawn tribal patterns in vector format. The featured ethnic pattern elements like chevrons, zigzags, triangles and boho arrows,are a perfect pick for packaging, fabric design, and themed decorations.
10 Ethnic Seamless Patterns
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Every “wild heart” or “gypsy soul” finds something wonderful and mysterious in colorful ethnic motifs. Do you? So this set of 10 super stylish ethic patterns is definitely yours. Feel the energy of tribal, boho style and the color inspiration that helps to create a lot of interesting prints.
Ethnic Aztec Ornament Pattern
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I’m sure you were mesmerized by the Aztecs and Maya civilization with its mysterious history and traditions. Even though these cultures are long gone, their heritage stays omnipresent — and this free Aztec tribal pattern is proof of that.
Tribal Ethnic Drawing Background Seamless Pattern
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A sunny and glowing tribal design pattern can brighten up any project you’re busy with. Coming in vector format, it can be edited any way you need to. Enjoy the colorful mosaic on your packaging, background, wallpaper, product design and more!
Free Native American Pattern
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Have always wanted a knitted rug with the Native American tribal pattern on it? Well, here’s something as awesome as this idea! The abstract vector image to use for any graphic design concept your soul desires. Versatile and colorful, feast your eyes on it!
African Patterns Collection
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We’re here with more African tribal patterns! All swatches are seamless and you will be able to use them for large surfaces. All 6 seamless pattern can be used for backgrounds, wallpapers, textile, fabric, wrapping, cards, invitation, blog background.
Hand Drawn Tribal Pattern With Egypt Symbols
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It never came to my mind before that Egyptian patterns somehow belong to the tradition of African tribal patterns. What makes the significant difference is an abundance of human images, cultural symbols, and even inscriptions.
Tribal Ethnic Colorful Bohemian Pattern with Geometric Elements
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Discover African tribal patterns’ magnetism — exactly the one from mud cloth, with the warm color palette and basic geometric shapes. You are welcome to add this freebie to your toolbox and use it for stationery designs, branding, and interior decor.
Vintage Abstract Stripes Tribal Pattern
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While most of the patterns in our collection refer to this or that culture, this geometric tribal pattern looks neutral and modern, making it a perfect canvas for various themed projects. Catchy from one side and reserved from another, it will work well with your fonts and decorative stuff.
