Collection: Chinoiserie Fabric

Chinoiserie (pronounced "shin-waz-uh-ree") designs emerged in 17th-century Europe, as Western artists interpreted and reimagined Chinese artistic traditions. These ornate Asian-inspired patterns feature pagodas, flora, fauna, and intricate scenes of leisure. Consider the Chinoiserie collections from Brunschwig & Fils, Scalamandre, Thibaut, and other top textile designs for your next home decorating project. Our online fabric shopping selection includes both traditional and contemporary interpretations of the Chinoiserie style.

 Our Chinoiserie Fabric collection celebrates the romance of Asian-inspired design. Our top seller here is the beloved Katsura Cream and Lavender Fabric, followed by the Asian Scenic Blue and Green Fabric and the Katsura Spa Blue Fabric. These three best-sellers are full of graceful scenery and delicate detail, the hallmarks of this timeless style.

Love a storytelling pattern? Browse Toile Fabric, chinoiserie's close cousin, for more scenic designs. Want to see the full line behind our top-selling Katsura prints? Explore the Thibaut Grand Palace Collection. And if the birds and butterflies in these designs catch your eye, don't miss Animal / Insects Fabric.

Chinoiserie designs often have a large, detailed repeat, which makes them perfect for drapery, Roman shades, headboards, and accent chairs where the scene can be seen in full. In a smaller room, a single chinoiserie piece goes a long way, so pair it with soft solids or a simple stripe in a shade pulled from the print. Blue and white chinoiserie feels classic and fresh, while soft lavender and green versions give a more romantic, gentle look. Because the motifs are large, ask your workroom about placing the design on cushions and chair backs, and order a sample to check the scale before you buy.