What is a Barbers Pole?
A barber’s pole is a white pole marked with red and blue stripes which is used to indicate the presence of a barber shop. Traditionally, such poles were static, but many modern barber’s poles rotate to attract the eye. The movement of the stripes on the barber’s pole creates an interesting visual illusion, as it often looks like the stripes are sinking down the pole, rather than traveling around it.
