Carnation Tile

The graceful style of Art Nouveau emerged in the late 1800s and is characterised by sinuous lines and flowing, organic shapes.

Although the style was short-lived, superb examples of art, jewellery and architecture are still treasured and admired, and this beautiful study of a carnation perfectly captures its elegance and immense appeal.

Against a background of ivory satin, coral flowers and curving, blue-green leaves are stitched with cotton threads and embellished with tiny beads and lines of lustrous gold.