toile de Jouy

[ French twal duh zhwee ]

noun

1. a cotton or linen fabric characterized by monochromatic prints on a light background.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toile de Jouy¹

1915–20; < French: literally, cloth of Jouy (-en-Josas), France

Example Sentences

The pop-up boutique housing the toile de Jouy pink and gray collection, inspired by Mediterranean beach culture and modeled after a giant sandcastle, is only one part of the Dioriviera experience.

From Los Angeles Times

The word “toile” is derived from the French word “toile de Jouy,” which translates to “cloth from Jouy.”

From Seattle Times

The pop-up boutique housing the toile de Jouy pink and gray collection, inspired by Mediterranean beach culture and modeled after a giant sandcastle, is only one part of the Dioriviera experience.

From Los Angeles Times

I am not an expert in costume history, but I know French Toile de Jouy when I see it.

From Slate

Perhaps the most memorable modern example taking full advantage of this power is Harlem Toile de Jouy, designed by Sheila Bridges 17 years ago for Studio Printworks.

From Seattle Times