Let’s talk quatrefoils!
If you’re anything like me, you might be a little confused about what exactly a quatrefoil is. No judgement here!
A quatrefoil is a decorative element made from four ‘foils’, or leaves, that connect or overlap to create a single shape. Most commonly, quatrefoils can be seen in decorations from India or even Morocco.
All we really need to know is quatrefoils are beautiful and make stunning backgrounds. We’ve put together a list of quatrefoil backgrounds you can use to bring style and elegance to your next designs.
Now, we have both premium and free options on this list, but if you still can’t find something you like, there’s another solution! Our buddy here at Medialoot, Diego Sanchez, has created a tutorial on how to create your own quatrefoil background.
Creating a quatrefoil background from scratch will give you complete control over every design aspect. Plus, it’s free! The tutorial, Create an Elegant Quatrefoil Background, is detailed and includes pictures, so even those of us who struggle with instructions can figure it out.
Enjoy!

There are 15 gorgeous Marrakech-inspired vector patterns in this pack crafted by Diego Sanchez. What makes this set of premium backgrounds a must-have for your design toolbox is the many quatrefoil options it includes. From more traditional takes to beautifully softened quatrefoils, you'll have plenty of choices with this set!

You get 10 delicate and detailed quatrefoil backgrounds with this download. The ornamental designs come with different styles and line thicknesses. Even better, because they all come on very simple, neutral backgrounds, there’s a lot of versatility for designs.

This gorgeous blue watercolor seamless background is both stunning and subtle, perfect for websites and other online designs.

A quatrefoil background that combines the classic beauty of the shape with more modern colors, this pattern is the best of both worlds.

You don’t just get one quatrefoil pattern with this freebie, you get a set of six patterns that effortlessly complement each other.

Shades of blue work so well with quatrefoil patterns! This combination of light and dark blue quatrefoils is both bold and delicate, making it an ideal option for backgrounds.

The outline pattern in this ornamental quatrefoil seamless pattern can serve as a statement piece or blend into a background. The choice is yours!

Coming in an array of yellow and gray shades, this set of six seamless qu
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