Waverley Mills ad: Waverley Mills

The National Gallery of Australia x Waverley Mills collection draws inspiration from Arthur Boyd's celebrated Life of St Francis tapestry series. Renowned for their extraordinary use of colour, Boyd's tapestries combine deep reds, burnt oranges, honey golds and vibrant blues to create works that feel both powerful and deeply human. Translating those colours into wool textiles required careful development by the Waverley Mills team. Across different yarns, constructions and finishing techniques, every shade was refined to remain faithful to the original works while embracing the unique character of Australian Merino wool. The result is a collection that honours one of Australia's most significant artistic achievements through contemporary textiles, woven in Tasmania. Available now online, in our Waverley Store, and at the National Gallery Art Store. Visit the Exhibition: Arthur Boyd: Tapestries 20 June – 18 October 2026 National Gallery of Australia Canberra / Kanberri Level 1, Gallery 12 Free Entry