A set of ‘rimonim’ or scepters for a Torah scroll in the shape of a ‘buteh,’ the Persian term for paisley, from Afghanistan, 1880, at ‘Paisley, A Princely Pattern,’ exhibited at ...

From its ancient Persian and Indian origins with its hidden messages and mysterious symbolism, the iconic motif has had quite a journey. The paisley pattern has travelled the silk routes from East ...

Excerpted from Patternalia: An Unconventional History of Polka Dots, Stripes, Plaid, Camouflage, & Other Graphic Patterns by Jude Stewart. Out now from Bloomsbury. What form of life is paisley ...

Iranian patterns such as paisley or ‘Persian pickles’ — an indigenous Persian-rug staple — were all the rage amongst the hitmakers of the day, who often sourced paisley shirts and other ...

He said: “The Paisley pattern has a rich and fascinating history, dating back centuries to its origins in Persian and Indian ...

A Beautiful Large Size Rustic Casual Paisley Design Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900 – This gorgeous Sultanabad rug from around the turn of the 19th century ...

But just because the Paisley pattern was not first created in the Renfrewshire town, that’s no reason for the Buddies to start questioning their identity. Stephen went on to say that, when ...

From its ancient Persian and Indian origins with its hidden messages and mysterious symbolism, the iconic motif has had quite a journey. The paisley pattern has travelled the silk routes from East ...