What Fortuny is known for

Fortuny produces decorative textiles at its historic factory on Giudecca in Venice, using methods passed down through generations of makers. Mariano Fortuny and Henriette Negrin opened the factory in 1922, and the production studios remain closed to the public. Visitors can arrange a showroom appointment to explore textiles and home accessories at the historic property.

Fortuny's Giudecca property brings a working textile business and a visitor showroom together on the same Venetian island. Mariano Fortuny and his wife and collaborator Henriette Negrin opened the factory in the summer of 1922. Its production methods draw on techniques and machinery passed down from the founders, with the details kept within the business.

The distinction between the showroom and the production studios matters when planning a visit. Fortuny welcomes visitors to the showroom and gardens, but the studios themselves are not open to the public. An appointment is therefore a way to explore the textiles and home accessories, rather than a promise of watching the printing process.

The company lists its Venice address at Giudecca 805 and takes appointment requests through its contact page. It also maintains a New York showroom, which is reserved for industry professionals. For a Venice visit, selecting the relevant location when requesting an appointment keeps the enquiry with the team at the historic property.