An example of 'globalization' before the term was even used, hand-made Indian textiles have traveled the world for several millennia.

The European craze for Indian chintz in the 17th and 18th centuries led to a ban on imports to France and Britain, to protect local manufacturers.

As India proudly celebrates its 77th year of independence, it’s a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions this nation has made to the world. Beyond the struggle for freedom, India’s ...

Chintz — although it might today be largely associated with twee or cutesy armchairs and wallpaper — is, in its true form, a fabric that was not only once highly prized the world over, and ...

By the late 18th century, chintz patterns copied from a centuries old Indian tradition were firmly established as a signifier of high rank within white society.

Indian Chintz, a historic floral fabric from India, is making a comeback after almost 300 years. Researchers at M S University have revived its design and are training the next generation of ...

Timeless charm: Why chintz is the height of chic once more With a shift towards heritage designs centred around florals and nature, chintz is enjoying a revival, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Long, long before the “ethnic” look had caught on in our country, Indian textiles could make a fashion statement in 18th Century Europe. Rosemary Crill, senior curator in the Asian department at the ...

New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) Best identified by its quintessential large floral motifs in bright hues printed on a light coloured background, the 18th century textile tradition of Chintz did not ...

India has been producing and exporting chintz for millennia, but it wasn’t until the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama successfully reached Calicut in India in 1498 that Indian chintz really ...