Byzantine Mosaic is a decorative needlepoint stitch that combines elements of both the Byzantine and Diagonal Mosaic stitches, creating a beautiful zig-zag pattern with a bit of flourish. Because it is worked diagonally, it is generally easier to compensate around design motifs than vertical or horizontal stitches. This is a full coverage stitch that works especially well for backgrounds, architectural elements, or larger motifs where you want to add lots of movement and texture to your canvas.