Toile designs might remind you of period dramas, but this traditional pattern is making a comeback in 2024 and brands are recreating beautiful versions of this old-fashioned print. Everywhere you look, you see repeated patterns of toile on wallpaper, rugs, and even duvets, showcasing rich designs with a prominent attention to detail.
So what exactly is toile? Well, toile is a French word meaning ‘linen cloth’ or ‘canvas’, and the type of fabric first rose to popularity in the mid-1700s. Essentially, toile simply refers to a pattern repeated on the fabric, and most of the time, the pattern depicts a highly complex, detailed, pastoral scene with colors like blue, green, or red over a white or beige background.
