What is this design/pattern called?

[piebird13]

 

[granny smith]

I think it's called a chevron.

 

[kayakado]

I call it a feathered or flame pattern.  Feathered because in old books and ceramics, it was made by dragging a feather through the various shades to make this design

 

[chefedb]

feathered or pulled line

 

[jessiquina]

we also call it a chevron at work.