The Paisley Shawl Collection, cared for by Renfrewshire Council, is a recognised collection of national significance.Paisley holds a rare position in the history of woven textiles, and The Paisley ...

Embellished with simple patterns, these shawls serve both functional and ornamental purposes. Europe contributes its elegance ...

Fifty years ago the grey little city of Paisley, seven miles outside of Glasgow, was world famed because beauties who could not afford real Cashmere shawls draped their drooping shoulders with ...

“In the late 18th century-early 19th century, if you used the term paisley that meant the Kashmir shawl,” says Brosh. “The majority of the shawls at the time were of that design,” she ...

Its origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, but it found immense popularity and significance in India. The history of paisley prints in India is closely intertwined with the rich cultural ...