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Reproduction of early 18th-century chintz bedspread and hangings
Reproduction of early 18th-century chintz bedspread and hangings Reproduction of early 18th-century chintz bedspread and hangings from India; in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

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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 for decorative (see photograph) and apparel purposes. Unglazed chintz is known as cretonne.

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