Original minus the background
Source Firkin
A version without colours blended together to give a different look.
Source Firkin
A comeback for you: the popular Escheresque, now in black.
Source Patten
This one is super crisp at 2X. Lined paper with some dust and scratches.
Source HQvectors
If you want png files of this u can download them here : viscious-speed.deviantart.com/gallery/27635117
Source Viscious-Speed
A tile-able background for websites with paper-like texture and a grid pattern layered on top of it.
Source V. Hartikainen
The image depicts a seamless pattern of a snow crystal.I referred to a book called ”sekka-zusetsu” or "雪華図説" which means an illustrated explanation about snow crystals.This book was published in 1832 (天保3年) or Edo period.For more about "雪華図説",see here:dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2536975
Source Yamachem
Prismatic Abstract Background Design No Black
Source GDJ
Pixel by pixel, sharp and clean. Very light pattern with clear lines.
Source M.Ashok
A large (588x375px) sand-colored pattern for your ever-growing collection. Shrink at will.
Source Alex Tapein
Number 1 in a series of 5 beautiful patterns. Can be found in colors on the submitter’s website.
Source Janos Koos
From a tile that can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Nicely crafted paper pattern, although a bit on the large side (500x593px).
Source Blaq Annabiosis
It has waves, so make sure you don’t get sea sickness.
Source CoolPatterns
One more from Badhon, sharp horizontal lines making an embossed paper feeling.
Source Badhon Ebrahim
You could get a bit dizzy from this one, but it might come in handy.
Source Dertig Media
A repeating background with wood/straw like texture.
Source V. Hartikainen
Don’t look at this one too long if you’re high on something.
Source Luuk van Baars
A good starting point for a cardboard pattern. This would work well in a variety of colors.
Source Atle Mo
You know I love paper patterns. Here is one from Stephen. Say thank you!
Source Stephen Gilbert
Remixed from a drawing in 'Sun Pictures of the Norfolk Broads', Ernest Suffling, 1892. The tile this is based on can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i
Source Firkin
Utilising some flowers from Almeidah. To get the unit tile, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift-alt-i.
Source Firkin
Submitted as a black pattern, I made it light and a few steps more subtle.
Source Andy
If you want png files of this u can download them here : viscious-speed.deviantart.com/gallery/27635117
Source Viscious-Speed
The square tile this is based on can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i
Source Firkin