Paisley (design)
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Paisley or paisley pattern is an ornamental textile design using the boteh or buta, a teardrop-shaped motif with a curved upper end. Of Iranian/Persian origin, paisley designs became popular in the We
Shawl made in Paisley, Scotland, in imitation of Kashmir shawls, c. 1830
Persian silk brocade with gold and silver thread (golabetoon), woven in 1963.
Shawl fragment, India, 19th century
A paisley-shaped Indian kohl container (1960s)
Kerchief
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A kerchief, also known as a bandana or bandanna, is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head, face, or neck for protective or decorative purposes. he silk styles were made of the fin
Paisley (design)
…this process, the paisley pattern was printed, rather than woven, onto other textiles, including cotton squares which were the precursors of the modern bandanna. Printed paisley was cheaper than the costly woven paisley, and this added to its popularity. The key places of printing paisley were Scotland and the…
A woman wearing a blue bandana on her head
Red and blue bandanas in traditional paisley patterns
Bandanas are produced in a variety of colors and designs.
Bandhani