From the VFG Fabric Resource: A woven or printed design motif used in any color combination, on any fabric, for any use, paisley is very recognizable. It is a modified teardrop shape, with the point of the drop rounded over. The name paisley comes from Paisley, Scotland. In the 18th century, Paisley produced cashmere, silk and wool shawls in imitation of very costly and elaborately woven cashmere shawls from Kashmir, India. The shawls, both from Kashmir and Scotland, featured the pattern that came to be called paisley. The symbolism of the motif has a very long history in Asia and the Middle East, and its history in Europe dates to the 18th century. The most recent wave of intense Western popularity for paisley came in the 1960s, with the renewed interest in Eastern (particularly Indian) culture and belief. Find paisley patterns both subtle and bold this week, courtesy of the trade members of the VFG. 1940s paisley-print rayon velvet, from the VFG Fabric Resource
East Indian Inspired Tangerine Gown with Gold Paisley Embroidery https://www.etsy.com/listing/115805515/vintage-60s-dress-orange-tangerine?ga_search_query=paisley
1940s vintage rayon fabric with paisley print. For sale at Another Time Vintage Apparel 1960s fall colored paisley top Available at Bette Be Good Vintage Clothing
50s Red & Green Paisley Cotton Blouse L 50s Violet Blue & Pink Print Taffeta Full Skirt Dress M One last item, an Evelyn Pearson dressing gown with bright candy-colored paisley print
Vintage 60s Paisley Gold Brocade Maxi Evening Coat Vintage 80s Couture Full Length Paisley Silk Skirt & Quilted Jacket by Serge et Real Montreal Vintage 1960s Cut Velvet Beret Hat Black Mod Paisley on White Vintage 1960s Paisley Cotton Dressing Gown Lounging Robe Vintage Early 1970s Diane Von Furstenberg Wraparound Dress
what a fun theme!! am loving this!! this 1970s paisley print dress is at The Vintage Merchant on Ruby Lane: as is this Ralph Lauren blue label skirt (ahem, MJ...): while this 70s blouse is at Kitsch N Collectibles Vintage on Etsy:
Vintage 50s "Paisley Motifs" Cinnamon Satin Wide Tie Late 60s Bendel's Fancy Red Velvet Empire Waist Gown w/Gold Paisley Beading Valentino 1970s Silk Caftan w/Paisley Print & Tassels 70s Vera Maxwell Paisley Print Velvet Vest, Skirt & Belt
That red velvet Bendel gown is positively dreamy, Carrie! Besides Empress Josephine....Wherefore art thou, Juliet...comes to mind!
From the Hep Cat shop ... Paisley Mens Necktie https://www.etsy.com/listing/116492744/vintage-40s-tie-mens-paisley-necktie
Vintage Victorian 1890s Wool Paisley Full Length Cape Vintage 1900s Edwardian Paisley Print Robe in Cotton and Satin
Thud, thud and thud again - beautiful pieces everyone! I have some paisley scarves for the guys. Your choice burgundy or green Click on the pic for full details!