What is Toile design? Why is it popular? Housing.com
Toile design, pronounced “twall,” is a timeless and intricate pattern that originated from printed cotton fabric in France. It was traditionally made with a single ink colour, printed on a white background. Toile de Jouy, a specific type of toile, became popular in the late 18th century and was favoured by the wealthy Parisians and even Marie Antoinette. The design features pastoral scenes and was influenced by the Rococo movement. Toile de Jouy has seen multiple resurgences in popularity, including during the Colonial Revival movement in the 1970s, and it is once again popular in fashion, industrial design and interiors in the 2020s.
