A decorative design with graceful curved, looped lines, it is descriptive of decorative carving or painting with garlands, flowers and leaves arranged between two supports with vine-like ribbons that repeat the same motif. Source: Ralph Meyer, "A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques<br><br>Decorate with a garland or chain of flowers, leaves, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.Also see bric-a-brac, egg-and-dart, molding, and ornament.