Reprinted from Veranda, September 2009

Some designers pull from historic periods. Henault’s “Brocade” is inspired by nineteenth century English velvet textiles. Darren Henault’s design for Doris Leslie Blau references a Victorian Sample of needlework from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum

Some designers pull from historic periods. Henault’s “Brocade” is inspired by nineteenth century English velvet textiles. Darren Henault’s design for Doris Leslie Blau references a Victorian Sample of needlework from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum