The Magnolia motif first appeared in Westwood's Autumn Winter 2000/01 collection, the first in the long-running 'Exploration' theme. The Thistle Gold modern rug is a gesture to Vivienne's affinity with Scotland; an abstract graphic of the regal milk thistle. The beautiful design is hand-knotted with silk yarns on a Tibetan wool background, pairing pale rose and golden tones.