florence broadhurst

florence broadhurst was a world-renowned wallpaper and
textile designer. she combined hints of the orient with europe’s
1930s-style modernism. her patterns, with shiny surface and
sophisticated, very vibrant motifs are extremely elegant.
she fused english floral patterns with splashes and swirls,
bamboo and willow, kangaroos and peacocks.




‘the opulent prints
of florence broadhurst'

florence broadhurst was a world-renowned wallpaper and
textile designer. she combined hints of the orient with europe’s
1930s-style modernism. her patterns, with shiny surface and
sophisticated, very vibrant motifs are extremely elegant.
she fused english floral patterns with splashes and swirls,
bamboo and willow, kangaroos and peacocks...

now, almost 20 years later, the opulent patterns are
the subject of growing international interest.
you can see her designs everywhere,
from fashion designers marc jacob’s clothing to
stella mc cartney’s collections.

inks:
http://www.signatureprints.com.au
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com

the movie:
‘unfolding florence: the many lives of florence broadhurst
(2005), directed by gillian armstrong