Guirlande festoen (motief) feston feston festone festoon (motif) festón girland γιρλάντα תבליט זר festong guirlande An ornamental motif, often carved as decoration in classical and classically influenced architecture, consisting of fruit, foliage, and flowers hung loosely from two points; often deployed on a frieze or panel. Distinct from swag, which refers to textiles similarly hung (AAT).