The artwork, which forms the backdrop to the Theatre Factory’s year-long drama festival, IF! Inclusion, is also being reproduced on to cushions, tote bags and make-up bags.

“A friend of mine burst into tears when she saw it [the artwork], she is really wanting it done as curtains,” said Mrs Evans.

“I am making a dress of it, I love it that much.”

The artists first met at Barrow Sixth Form College in 1993, studying textiles.

Mrs Evans said: “It’s really lovely to work together.

“We are so delighted with how the artwork turned out. It feels like a fitting tribute to this brilliant town.

“It’s a bit of an I-spy when you look at the fabric, there is so much on there. I think people love Barrow as much as we do.”