Embossed multi-ply tissue product

A method of manufacturing a multi-ply embossed tissue product comprising the steps of:

• a. providing a first and a second tissue ply, the first and second tissue plies each having a molded topographical pattern disposed thereon;
• b. conveying the first tissue ply through a first embossing nip formed between a first backing roll and a first engraved embossing roll having a first embossing pattern disposed thereon, thereby embossing the first embossed pattern onto the first ply, the first embossed pattern consisting essentially of line emboss elements;
• c. conveying a second tissue ply through a second embossing nip formed between a second backing roll and a second engraved embossing roll having a second embossing pattern disposed thereon, thereby embossing the second embossed pattern onto the second ply, the second embossed pattern consisting essentially of a plurality of dot emboss elements;
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• d. conveying the first and second tissue plies through a third nip formed between the first engraved embossing roll and a marrying roll to bring the first and second plies into facing arrangement with one another to form a multi-ply embossed tissue product;
• wherein the first and second embossing patterns are arranged such that when the first and second plies are brought into facing arrangement with one another only a portion of the second embossed pattern nests within the first embossed pattern.