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Whereas calico derives from a city’s name, chintz derives from the nature of the fabric’s decoration.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Florals and chintz feel right again, particularly when they are balanced with antiques and warm woods.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Pair with the brand’s chintz-style floral sheets and shams for a complete bedscape.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Florals and chintz feel right again, particularly when they are balanced with antiques and warm woods.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Pair with the brand’s chintz-style floral sheets and shams for a complete bedscape.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Chintz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chintz. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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chintz
noun
: a shiny cotton fabric with a flowery pattern printed on it
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