​Alternatives to the Popular Chinoiserie Patterns

The 1700’s have been back in a major way for a while now.  Not so much the powdered wigs but the explosion of Chinoiserie textiles.  I say bring it on!  But be forewarned, the popular patterns are getting more exposure that Gigi and Bella Hadid.

Here are some alternatives to try to achieve the same look while maintaining a little uniqueness.  

If you like Jim Thompson “Enter the Dragon”

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Try Carlton Varney “Puff”

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(okay this next one definitely does not fit the them but I included it because so often it is paired with chinoiserie prints....)

If you like Brunschwig & Fils  “Les Touches”

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Try Alan Campbell (Quadrille) “Rio”

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If you like Schumacher “Chiang Mai”

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Try Design Legacy “Mandarin Brights”

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If you like Dana Gibson “Canton”

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Try Brunschwig and Fils “Gillian Zebras

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OR Duralee “Chilipepper”

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If you like Lee Jofa “Oriental Fishes”

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Try Jeffrey Alan Marks (Kravet) “Upstream”

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My favorite?  Not classic chinoiserie but I think it could still fall into that category.  It was designed after an 1850’s drawing from Udapur (Google says that’s in India). 

Jim Thompson “Wedding Parade”

​​Endnote:  Would I use one of the more popular patterns in a client’s house?  Without a doubt.  If you love them, you love them  - - we’ll make it work to be amazing and original. Their awesomeness is why they became so popular in the first place!  I would just advise to do the prints in pillows rather than curtains or chairs to maintain flexibility in case you get bored or they become too oversaturated.