The chintzes made for consumption in India and nearby featured coloured backgrounds ... small-scale floral patterns are used in this 18th-Century textile Not that the fabric is only appreciated ...

Typically botanical or floral in theme ... set against a plain background. The sturdy, often shiny material is also notable for its stain-resistance compared to other fabrics of similar strength.

Liberty has been a cornerstone of British design since 1875, its bold, floral fabrics and craftsmanship influencing style to this day. This year, the store marks its 150th anniversary. Liberty was ...

In a letter to her sister penned in 1851, the novelist George Eliot gave her opinion on some muslin fabrics ... all term ‘chintzy’ for gaudy floral designs, it has come to evoke images ...