While sourcing for an interior design job in New York City in the early 1990s, Rebecca decided to make her first antique textile pillow. She scoured a flea market and found a gold filigreed curtain panel and the trim from a tattered vestment; using the two, Rebecca created a more clean-lined alternative to what was available and her pillow was an instant hit.

Traditionally completed by female members of a family, the construction of a suzani typically begins with the birth of a daughter. Strips of fabric, often cotton or silk, are loosely sewn together for an artist to sketch an overall design. The show stopping final result was considered part of the daughter’s dowry and used to decorate for weddings and celebrations.

Opened in early 2016, our “Global Headquarters” offers a full glimpse into all things B. Viz Design. The lifestyle collection includes items like collected artworks, antiques, textiles and lighting as well as clothing, jewelry and accessories for everyone.

Rebecca together with her daughter Sarah, opened our New Orleans storefront in late 2018. Sharing a tony double shotgun with the venerable antique shop, Balzac, it is here where most of our pillows are housed.

Formerly a bank building in the no stoplight town of St. Joseph, LA (population just over 1,000), Rebecca initially purchased the space to offer a little retail therapy and provide a little economic boost to her hometown. In the years since, several other businesses have opened, including a women’s boutique, pottery store and more is on the way!