The development of European tapestry weaving aimed to create substantial cloths that could depict imagery and complex detail, vivid decoration and colour. This rich textile tradition provides the inspiration for the print Floriana, a multi-coloured design emulating the complex heritage of elaborate tapestry and carpet weaves. Deep red and navy grounds make the rich head colours glow on the two colourways printed on velvet. Floriana makes use of the latest print techniques to recreate the sumptuous range of colours and textures characteristic of these decorative textiles and features handsome cartouche motifs set amongst a ground of stylized floral motifs, the tapestry detailing providing excellent opportunity for multi-coloured design of luxurious complexity.