This vibrant ornament successfully unites two opposite symbols: the square and the circle, rich with archetypical meaning. The oldest examples in Croatian art can be found in the interior decorations of early Christian churches. Over the course of time, the round pleter become part of the abundantly rich ornaments found on Croatian national folk costumes; today it is mostly seen sewn in gold and silver thread, on ceremonial uniforms and emblems of the Croatian Army.
