Prestigious Vienna Textile Museum
1st May 2012 Backhausen is a Viennese cultural treasure, creative oasis and a little jewel of a textile museum. For over 150 years, Backhausen has supplied luxurious and unique fabrics to a great number of distinguished landmark buildings in The Imperial City, including The Vienna Opera, The Town Hall, The Viennese Parliament and the renowned Burgtheater, plus international buildings of historic significance. Backhausen is also connected to the memorable artistic developments at the turn of the 19th century, and is associated with the richness of the Art Nouveau period. The archives are superb – over 3,500 original sketches and sample books of these beautiful fabrics.
Nowadays, Backhausen continues to work with artists and international designers to supply reproductions of the original designs and new collections to over 40 countries. A visit to Backhausen is an artistic voyage expressed in exquisite textiles, and brings to life memories of a very fruitful and creative period in Austria’s history. www.backhausen.com JG