chintz

     

Chintz is calico cloth printe with flowers and other devices in different colours. The word Chintz is Hindi and derived from the Sanskrit "chitra" which means many-coloured or speckled, originally from India.

Trivia about chintz

  • Often printed with flowers, this glazed fabric has been used to make drapes & slipcovers as well as dresses
  • Though its name is associated with cheap flash, this glazed cotton fabric is still a popular choice for sofas
  • Decorator Mario Buatta is "the prince of" this indoor fabric
  • It's a printed cotton fabric, often used for drapes