By Molly Malsom

Published: Monday, 07 February 2022 at 12:00 am


What is paisley?

Paisley is a decorative design used in fabric production and features on items varying from clothing and accessories to furniture and wallpaper. Paisley has a distinctive, curved feather-shaped pattern based on Indian pine-cone design.

Why is it called paisley pattern?

Paisley pattern is named after a Scottish town called Paisley. From around 1850, the town produced paisley shawls on a large scale due to an increase in demand.


Paisley pattern fabrics


Tiger’s Eye linen in Black

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Buy tiger’s eye linen in Black from Borderline (£98 per m)


Orissa velvet fabric in Burgundy

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Buy orissa velvet fabric in Burgundy from Zoffany (£145 per m)

 


Deco paisley Tana Lawn cotton

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Buy deco paisley Tana Lawn cotton from Liberty (£25 per m)



Paisley pattern wallpaper


Paisley circles wallpaper in blue

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Buy paisley circles wallpaper in blue from Sanderson (£78 per roll)


Boteh blush wallpaper

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Buy boteh blush wallpaper from Graham & Brown (£58)


Pomegranate prophet paisley wallpaper

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Buy pomegranate prophet paisley wallpaper from Little Greene (£110)


Paisley pattern homeware


Dreams & Drapes Maduri Paisley Quilted Bedspread

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Buy dreams & drapes maduri paisley quilted bedspread from Linens Limited (£37.95)


House of Hickin jacquard paisley throw

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Buy House of Hickin jacquard paisley throw from The Lighting Company (£49.50)