The lacy teardrop pattern known as paisley is Indian in origin, but its name derives from a town in southern Scotland. Paisley is one of the most recognized patterns in the world. The pattern can be traced back more than 2,000 years. The design was copied from the costly silk and cotton Kashmir shawls brought back by Scottish soldiers serving in India and later shipped by members of the East India Company. Make your own pattern with a piece of history.
