The History of Chintz — The Fabric Britain Tried to Erase

Was cotton always welcome in Europe? 🧵 In this video we unravel the myth and trace the story of chintz — from the painted cottons of India and the ships that made them a European obsession to the weavers who rioted in the streets, the acts of Parliament that banned them outright, and the smuggling trade that beat the ban anyway. Britain outlawed a fabric to protect its own looms, and lost. If you enjoyed this textile history deep dive, like the video, subscribe to Fabric Myths, and leave a comment with the next fabric origin story we should cover next 👇