Textile Nippon
The Catleya Fabric
From South American rainforests to the local flower shop in Stockholm. Josef Franks iconic Catleya print depicts lilies, anemones, scillas, roses, carnations, pansies and the exotic orchid that is the namesake of this outstanding 1930s design.
About the print
Josef Frank originally designed the Catleya print in the 1930s, perhaps inspired by the flowers sold in his local flower shop near Rindögatan in Stockholm.
Printing the Catleya fabric
Josef Frank’s Catleya pattern is meticulously crafted using the screen printing technique— an intricate method that demands precision and artisanal skill.
Josef Frank
Austrian designer and architect Josef Frank has had an enormous impact on the history of Swedish design. Despite being nearly 50 years old when emigrating to Sweden, he is now considered one of the country’s most important designers of all time.
