Color Names

Chintz

Faded calico, once a bright Indian print, now worn to a soft grey.

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Chintz is a pale grey, close to beige.

It can be described as pale, delicate, faded and almost grey.

Set in black, because black reads best on it.

Chintz

Chintz

Chintz is a woodblock printed, painted, stained or glazed calico textile that originated in Golconda in the 15th century. The cloth is printed with designs featuring flowers and other patterns in different colours, typically on a light, plain background.

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chintz

Noun

  1. A painted or stained calico fabric, originally produced in India, and known for its brightly colored designs.
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