The Charleston Toile de Jouy Print — A Love Letter to the Holy City

Few cities capture the balance of history and charm quite like Charleston, South Carolina. With its cobblestone streets, pastel facades, and timeless coastal scenery, it’s a place that feels suspended between centuries — and that enduring grace is exactly what inspired my newest toile de Jouy pattern, The Charleston.

This print is a tribute to the city where I grew up — a place that shaped my creative eye long before I ever imagined Hughes Studio. Every vignette in this design tells a small story of Charleston life. You’ll find sailboats drifting through the harbor, the graceful spire of St. Michael’s Church rising over the historic district, and the stately homes that line The Battery. Horse-drawn carriages move slowly beneath the oaks, the Pineapple Fountain sparkles in Waterfront Park, and the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse stands watch over the shore.

Each scene was illustrated in the Hughes Studio signature style — detailed, high-contrast linework inspired by traditional 18th-century engravings. The pattern is available in six elegant colorways, each designed to bring Charleston’s coastal elegance into your creative projects.

Available on Creative Market

The Charleston Toile de Jouy Pattern is available as a digital download on Creative Market. Each purchase includes a layered Photoshop file, seamless pattern tile, and digital paper in multiple sizes — ideal for both professional and personal use.

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Now Available on Spoonflower

For those who love to bring pattern into the home, The Charleston is also available on Spoonflower as printed fabric, wallpaper, and home décor items. From table linens and bedding to tea towels and wall coverings, this pattern lets you weave the charm of Charleston into every corner of your space.

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Commission a Custom Toile de Jouy Design

If you’re inspired by The Charleston and want to create a pattern that tells your own story, you can commission a custom toile de Jouy print through the Hughes Studio Commission Package.

Each project begins with your ideas — a favorite place, event, or story — and transforms them into a timeless illustrated pattern in the classic toile tradition. Perfect for weddings, interior design projects, and meaningful gifts, each commission is crafted to tell your story through fine-lined detail and historical charm.

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Part of the Fifty State Project

The Charleston joins the growing collection of state-inspired toile de Jouy prints in my ongoing Fifty State Project. This design series celebrates the landscapes, landmarks, and stories that define each region of America.

South Carolina’s contribution is especially close to my heart — a reflection of both personal history and artistic heritage. With every new state, the project continues to explore how place, memory, and art intertwine in the timeless language of toile.