When you think of gingham, an image of Dorothys iconic blue-and-white pinafore dress from The Wizard of Oz probably comes to mind. The checked fabric actually has a pretty rich history and now its back again.

Gingham fabric has been used for centuries all over the world. The actual word gingham was introduced into the English language back in the 17th century, according to Another Mag , to describe a striped fabric imported from India. But over time, the more familiar checked pattern took over.