Paisley shawls

The intricately woven, and delicate woollen Paisley shawls were a fashionable item of women's clothing in the 19th century. Although known as the Paisley pattern, the teardrop motif originated in Persia and India, becoming popular in Europe - and synonymous with Paisley - in the 19th century.

Paisley shawls

The intricately woven, and delicate woollen Paisley shawls were a fashionable item of women's clothing in the 19th century. Although known as the Paisley pattern, the teardrop motif originated in Persia and India, becoming popular in Europe - and synonymous with Paisley - in the 19th century.