Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo venezia 1921 SRL

The fabric factory of Mariano Fortuny (1871- 1949). This Spanish artist, painter, designer and stylist, lived in Venice during his last years and here created an exclusive fabric factory in 1919 and which is still in use today.
He created the dyes, brushes, printing and the manufacturing of fabrics. Inspired by Greek clothing, the Morris prints and decorated Catalan motifs, Fortuny created a recognizable style with the Delphos gown by using lightweight fabrics and subtle pleats. Fortuny was the inventor of a revolutionary system for the decoration and solid gold on silks and velvets which gave the impression that the fabric was carved.