Paisley (design)

Paisley means a distinctive intricate pattern of curved feather-shaped figures based on an Indian pine-cone design. For example "a paisley silk tie"

Paisley (design) Media

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  Shawl made in Paisley, Scotland, in imitation of Kashmir shawls, c.  1830

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  Persian silk brocade with gold and silver thread (golabetoon), woven in 1963.

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  Shawl fragment, India, 20th century

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  Persian columns of Apadana in Iran have similar pattern on sides of the snout.

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  Paisley patterned clothing set

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  Neck tie with paisley pattern. Label 'Parisian, hand tailored, made in NZ'