- The term toile is a French word which means cloth. It is a shortened form of the phrase "toile de Jouy" which refers to a specific type of fabric produced exclusively by a factory located near Versailles, France.
- French toile is any linen or cotton fabric which has a detailed design printed on it in a single color. The background of toile fabric is typically white or cream in color, while the overlaying print can be any other color. The design is usually floral or pastoral.
- French country decorating incorporates brightly upholstered furniture, piles of throw pillows and floor-length drapes. Toile fabric can be utilized in any of these areas. It can also be used to cover a lampshade or duvet.
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