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(fr. indienne) – chintz; a thin cotton fabric, plain or printed with colourful patterns, a type of fine percale. Originally, chintz was imported from India and from the 18th century produced in Europe, also in Poland. From the mid-18th century, it was widely used for clothing and upholstery.

 See also: B. Popiołek, Z poczucia piękna, z potrzeby posiadania. Kobiecy świat rzeczy w osiemnastowiecznej Rzeczypospolitej, Warsaw 2024; I. Turnau, Słownik ubiorów…, p. 56; P.K. Faryś, Jedwabne tkaniny odzieżowe…, p. 91.