Abstract: Disclosed are embossed multi-ply tissue products having improved bulk, softness, strength, embossment clarity and/or embossment height. The multi-ply tissue products comprise a first tissue ply having a plurality of embossments arranged in an open first pattern such as open, continuous line elements, which may be substantially oriented in the cross-machine direction (CD). The products further comprise a second ply having a plurality of micro-embossments disposed in a second pattern. The first and second embossing patterns are such that when the first and second plies are joined to form the product the first and second patterns are not in registration with one another.