when and how do people start liking chintz...

[Iceman]

I didn't even really know what chintz WAS until I read this thread. Thanks alot!

jag

I still don't get what chintz is

 

[jaguarr]

I still don't get what chintz is

Run while you can! We have all been contaminated in here!

jag

 

[The Squirrel]

no, if we have to suffer. so should he.

 

[THWIP*]

Actually both of those groups tend to be anti-chinz, anti-paisley and anti-floral decor. The go for large blocks of solids.

You want to blame it on anyone... blame it on your grandmas and great-aunts.

MY GRANDMOTHERS BOTH WATCHED 'MARTHA STEWART', AND I HAVE AN AUNT WHO'S A LESBIAN.

 

[Daisy]

Then you've go 'hip' relatives, apparently.

 

[Iceman]

Can chintz be eaten? I can't see any other possible use from the pics so far.

 

[THWIP*]

Can chintz be eaten? I can't see any other possible use from the pics so far.

IF YOU'RE A GOAT, OR A PSYCHO, YES.

 

[Daisy]

I still don't get what chintz is

Well, see the thing is... there's more than one definition of chintz.

Technically, it's a cotton fabric that originated in India, printed entirely with small, repeating floral patterns. It's also sometimes called 'calico'.

Nowdays, any cotton floral fabric is often called chintz. The 'chintz pattern' (the small repeating florals), however, was also used on things other than fabric (dishes were the first thing), so now anytime there's an object totally covered with a small, repeating floral pattern, it's said to be 'chintz'.

 

[Daisy]

Can chintz be eaten? I can't see any other possible use from the pics so far.

No, but you can eat off it.

 

[Iceman]

IF YOU'RE A GOAT, OR A PSYCHO, YES.

I'm ok on both counts then

 

[Iceman]

Well, see the thing is... there's more than one definition of chintz.

Technically, it's a cotton fabric that originated in India, printed entirely with small, repeating floral patterns. It's also sometimes called 'calico'.

Nowdays, any cotton floral fabric is often called chintz. The 'chintz pattern' (the small repeating florals), however, was also used on things other than fabric (dishes were the first thing), so now anytime there's an object totally covered with a small, repeating floral pattern, it's said to be 'chintz'.

That explains what it is

It doesn't explain why it is

 

[Daisy]

That explains what it is

It doesn't explain why it is

You asked what, not why.

Why it exists is for decoration... like the web patterning on Spider-Man's costume.

 

[terry78]

Pardon my outgoing nature, but those patterns are thuper-duper.

 

[jaguarr]

Why it exists is for decoration... like the web patterning on Spider-Man's costume.

Sorry, but that web patterning is completely functional. It keeps people from mistaking him for for a giant sock.

jag

 

[Iceman]

You asked what, not why.

Why it exists is for decoration... like the web patterning on Spider-Man's costume.

Quite right - that was a new question as my previous question had been completely satisfied.

However, my knowledge thirst had not been fully quenched and as a result of my new question I am now aware of the practical uses as well.

Now I feel that my intelligence has increased but I am also on the brink of information overload.

 

[Danalys]

Sorry, but that web patterning is completely functional. It keeps people from mistaking him for for a giant sock.

jag

i'm so glad i made this thread now.

 

[Daisy]

Sorry, but that web patterning is completely functional. It keeps people from mistaking him for for a giant sock.

jag

I don't see how that would help. I have socks with webbing printed on them.

 

[Danalys]

I don't see how that would help. I have socks with webbing printed on them.

your socks as disguised as a small spider-man tho.

 

[jaguarr]

I don't see how that would help. I have socks with webbing printed on them.

Just as chintz is beyond my grasp, so is this fact to you.

jag

 

[Iceman]

Does this count?

 

[Daisy]

Not really.

 

[AndThePickles]

For some reason I always thought that chintz was some kind of lacy crocheted doilies or something Heh.

 

[Daisy]

For some reason I always thought that chintz was some kind of lacy crocheted doilies or something Heh.

Well you do often find them together in the homes of little old ladies.

 

[Wilhelm-Scream]

You asked what, not why.

Why it exists is for decoration... like the web patterning on Spider-Man's costume.

If I had photoshop I'd make a chintz Spider-Man now.

 

[Daisy]

If I had photoshop I'd make a chintz Spider-Man now.

If I had a better grasp of how to use photoshop, I'd do it.