Downstairs Loo In Red Damask Silk
/Neil at Floren Interior Design contacted me last year with an enquiry to transform his downstairs loo from wall paper to fabric lined walls in a silk brocatelles fabric by Italian company Luigi Bevilacqua a fabric with a lot of history behind it; in the 16th century in Italy, it was used mainly for upholstery and wall coverings in the palaces of illustrious members of the clergy and aristocracy.
‘Its particular texture with a strong linen weft made it possible to create, on a firm and even background, the elaborate textile decorations typical of the time, which made it the preferred fabric for luxury furnishings and religious vestments. The fortune of this fabric reached the baroque period.’
“I was keen to understand the alchemy of stretch fabric walling. Having seen some lovely work on social media and in magazines, I set about finding an expert. I discovered Hepzabeth on Instagram and was impressed by her helpful videos showing the process. We spoke on the phone and after some helpful explanations, I decided I would like to proceed. I had sourced the most beautiful silk Brocatello fabric from Venice and watched as Hepzabeth went about her magic. After 2 days, the end result was magnificent and truly a wallcovering for life. I’d like to thank Hepzabeth for her patience with all my questions and her attention to detail - stretch fabric walling is quite an art!”
