Cotton Red Toile de Jouy Towel

Toile de Jouy refers to distinctive printed textiles manufactured by the Oberkampf manufactory in Jouy-en-Josas, near Versailles, France, from 1760 onward. The designs were originally printed on cotton or linen from woodblocks; later works were printed from copperplates as well. It is typically characterized by large-scale, monochromatic floral designs or figural scenes. It is often made into hangings or covers for furnishings.