Giant African-themed flower carpet unveiled in Brussels

15 August 2012 Last updated at 15:51 ET Help

A giant flower carpet, inspired by patterns found on African clothing, has been unveiled in the Grand Place at the heart of the Belgian capital, Brussels.

Around 700,000 Belgian flowers were used to create the short-lived work of art.

Olivier Weber reports.

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