Though not all toiles are from Jouy, France (many in our collection are likely English), they are broadly categorized as Toile de Jouy if they feature the signature style of these formative designs. As the founder of the Jouy printing company
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Although many may not recognize the name, most people are familiar with the iconic single-color, intricate, illustrative scenes printed on plain linen or cotton that are characteristic of Toiles de Jouy. They came into fashion in the mid 18th
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