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    chintz
    /tʃɪn(t)s/

    noun

    • 1. printed multicoloured cotton fabric with a glazed finish, used for curtains and upholstery: "floral chintz curtains"

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChintzChintz - Wikipedia

    Chintz ( / tʃɪnts / [1]) is a woodblock printed, painted, stained or glazed calico textile that originated in Golconda (present day Hyderabad, India) in the 16th century. [2] [3] The cloth is printed with designs featuring flowers and other patterns in different colours, typically on a light, plain background.

  4. blog.treasurie.com › what-is-chintzWhat is Chintz? Fabric Guide, Uses and Care | TREASURIE

    Jun 12, 2024 · Learn about what is chintz fabric and its uses and care. Chintz is a cotton fabric with a glazed finish that has large prints in floral and geometrics.

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › chintzChintz Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 6, 2023 · Chintz is a printed cotton fabric from India, often with a floral pattern and a glazed finish. Learn more about its history, examples, and synonyms from Merriam-Webster.

  7. www.architecturaldigest.com › story › chintz-explainedChintz: A Brief History | Architectural Digest

    Jun 2, 2023 · Chintz is a cotton textile that emerged from India in the 16th century, featuring colorful, woodblock-printed, painted, glazed, or stained designs, typically on a pale or plain white cotton...

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHINTZ | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Chintz is a type of cotton cloth with floral patterns and a shiny appearance. Learn how to use the word in sentences, see related terms and find translations in different languages.

  9. www.britannica.com › topic › chintzChintz | Floral, Cotton, Printed | Britannica

    Chintz, plainwoven, printed or solid-colour, glazed cotton fabric, frequently a highly glazed printed calico. Originally “chintz” (from the Hindi word meaning “spotted”) was stained or painted calico produced in India. The modern fabric is commonly made in several colours on a light ground and used.

  10. www.bhg.com › what-is-chintz-7371390What Is Chintz? The Historic Textile’s Cozy Comeback

    Mar 28, 2023 · Chintz refers to a cotton fabric with many vibrant colors, usually in floral motifs, that originated in India. The decorative pattern was printed, dyed, or painted on simple cotton fabric called calico, and often received a glazed finish. Today, the term is often more broadly used to describe floral patterns. John Bessler. A Brief History of Chintz