News — Gingham-Paper

The name gingham comes from the Malaysian word genggang meaning striped.  This is because when it was originally imported into Europe in the 17th century it was a striped fabric, today gingham is distinguished by its checked pattern.  This began in the 18th century when made in the mills of Manchester it started to be woven in checked patterns of often blue and white. In fashion gingham shirts have been worn by mods or wearers of modern fashion since the 1960`s.  In art and design gingham is also widely used, here I will show you how to customise your own things using...