QBN-23
These beautiful fleur-de-lis patterned checks feature the iconic stylized lily that is so rich with history, meaning and symbolism throughout the world. Decorative ornaments that resemble the fleur-de-lis have appeared in artwork from the earliest human civilizations and continued to be used in numerous European coats of arms. The Fleur-de-Lis is associated with the French monarchy and continues to be an enduring symbol of France - even on a postage stamp today! In North America the fleur-de-lis is often associated with areas first named or settled by the French - most of them are along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and many even feature the fleur-de-lis in their flag or seal: St. Louis, Louisville, Detroit, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge. It is a symbol that is still used in religion, art, architecture and even military, university, sorority and various sports league badges across the US and the World. There is probably no other symbol like this one - truly a timeless design from ancient history to today and is so beautifully and simply represented on these patterned designs.
