Despite its name, chinoiserie did not come directly from Asia. Chinoiserie first appeared in the palaces of Louis XV of France and King George IV of England, amongst ot… See more

A French classic in the 1700s, the term toile comes from the French word meaning "canvas" or "linen cloth," which entered the English language around the 12th century. Toile can r… See more

Originating in China, floral wallpaper patterns became a staple to the British aesthetic, rising in popularity in England during the Rococo and Victorian eras of the 18th and 19… See more

William Morris was a British textile designer, poet, artist, conservationist, and socialist. He encouraged his contemporaries to follow the one golden rule that fit… See more