Chintz: Indian Textiles for the West is a (V&A Publishing, 2008) is a lovely book by Rosemary Crill. It features photographs of beautiful early chintzes—cotton or linen floral printed furnishing fabric made in India for the western market. The pieces illustrated in this book are part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's world-class collection. All of chintzes featured were made in south-east India, in the area know as the Coromandel Coast, generally acknowledged to be the sources of the highest quality chintz textiles. Take a look at some of these magnificent fabrics.
1 The robust color of this bed cover is stunning. Bed cover circa 1700-1750.
2 This wall hanging has such ornate detailing. Wall hanging cira 1710-1725.
3 A more simple hanging, this example really allows the linen fabric's beauty to shine through. Wall hanging circa 1700-1740.
4 The floral motif on this wall hanging is especially intricate. Wall hanging circa 1750-1770.
5 Here is a close-up of the handiwork involved in decorating the previous hanging.
6 It's like a garden of red poppies covering your bed. Bed cover circa 1700-1725.
7 Talk about high-fashion! This dress is made of a rare example of chintz fabric, as it doesn't feature the characteristic bright colors. Dress circa 1800-1950.
8 I like the repeat on this fabric. It is either the length of a dress or remnants of furnishing fabric. Circa 1710-1725.
9 The color and design of this fabric is so rich. Fragment of a dress circa 1720-1730.
10 A more muted, scaled-back example of of chintz, circa 1750-1760.
Kevin Sharkey 
From: Rowaida Flayhan | 1/6/12 at 9:27 am
Beautiful book and splendid fabrics. Happy Friday and a wonderful weekend.