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   What does Paisley mean?

   • Paisley refers to a specific type of pattern characterized by curved teardrop shapes known as boteh or buto. Buto is the Persian word for “flower”, however many have likened this alluring form to feathers, tadpoles, mangos, and even the Yin Yang symbol.

   A Brief History of Paisley - Elements

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   What is a history of Paisley?

   • A history of paisley: The origins of the curved shapes in paisley print. The life of the world’s most democratic print, from Kashmiri sultans to the Bloods and the Crips. Excerpted from Patternalia: An Unconventional History of Polka Dots, Stripes, Plaid, Camouflage, & Other Graphic Patterns by Jude Stewart. Out now from Bloomsbury.

   A history of paisley: The origins of the curved shapes in paisley print

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   What is Paisley used for?

   • The paisley design is often used in textiles, ceramic art, and paintings. Indian culture: The paisley is known as “manga” in India and it is associated with fertility, feminine energy, and the goddess Parvati. It is often used in textiles like saris, bedspreads, and scarves.

   What Does A Paisley Symbolize? Unveiling The Meanings Behind This

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   Why is Paisley so popular?

   • Printed on a new, rough-and-ready canvas, paisley became a daily comfort of frontier men in the New World. Paisley also exploded back into vogue in the 1960s. Psychedelically detailed, paisley fed into hippies’ fascination with all things Indian.

   A history of paisley: The origins of the curved shapes in paisley print

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2. www.bbc.com › culture › articlePaisley: The story of a classic bohemian print - BBC

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   Nov 6, 2017 · From that point onwards the English term for the motif was ‘paisley’, though it is also known in the United States among quilt-makers as ‘Persian pickles’ or in the Welsh textile industry as...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Paisley_(design)Paisley (design) - Wikipedia

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   Paisley or paisley pattern is an ornamental textile design using the boteh (Persian: بته) or buta, a teardrop-shaped motif with a curved upper end.

4. blog.culturalelements.com › a-brief-history-of-paisleyA Brief History of Paisley - Elements

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   May 11, 2020 · Paisley refers to a specific type of pattern characterized by curved teardrop shapes known as boteh or buto. Buto is the Persian word for “flower”, however many have likened this alluring form to feathers, tadpoles, mangos, and even the Yin Yang symbol.

5. edenbengals.com › what-does-a-paisley-symbolizeWhat Does a Paisley Symbolize? Unveiling the Meanings Behind ...

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   Jul 10, 2023 · In India, paisley is also known as a spiritual symbol that represents the rice plant, a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Today, paisley has become a popular design choice in fashion and home decor, and its symbolism continues to be interpreted in new ways.

6. slate.com › culture › 2015A history of paisley: The origins of the curved shapes in ...

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   Oct 20, 2015 · Paisley began its life as the privilege of cosseted, powerful men. Kashmiri shawls sprang up as early as the 11 th century but found their first promoter in Zain-ul-Abidin, who ruled Kashmir...

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7. www.britannica.com › art › paisley-textile-patternPaisley | Persian, Indian & British | Britannica

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Paisley, textile pattern characterized by colourful, curved abstract figures; it is named for the shawls manufactured at the town of Paisley, Scot. When, about 1800, patterned shawls made from the soft fleece of the Kashmir goat began to be imported to Britain from India, machine-woven equivalents.

8. elephant.art › tracing-the-evolution-of-woodblockPrints and the Evolution: The Story of Paisley, From Ancient ...

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   Jul 30, 2021 · Woodblock printing has historically inserted itself into the fabric of Indian life. Anoushka Khandwala tracks its journey through colonialism, to the Scottish town of Paisley and back to Jaipur.