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Paisley: A Sophisticated Elegance Or An Age-old Pattern?

An unravelling brief of Paisley's Ancient Art rooted in Indian and Persian Culture narrates an astonishing history embalming the eternity. Explore an accentuated tale of Paisley Pattern.ttt<br>

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Paisley: A Sophisticated Elegance Or An Age-old Pattern?

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  1. Paisley:ASophisticatedEleganceOrAn Age-oldPattern?

  2. Oscar Wilde,a famous author who favouredwearing paisley ties, waistcoats,andscarves,oncesaid:"Oneshouldeitherbeaworkofart, or wear a piece of art." But have you ever wondered as to why is this pattern recognised as "paisley" in the English-speaking world if it is called"cachemir" inSpanishor "cachemire" inFrench? Origin:- This distinctive motif termed ‘Paisley’ has travelled a fascinating path fromitsancientIndianandPersianroots,withitscrypticmeaningsand enigmaticsymbolism.Thepaisleydesignhasbeenseenonthescarves of cowboys and motorcyclists as it travelled the Silk Route from the EasttotheWest.ItwaspopularisedbytheBeatlesandadoptedby19th- century bohemians, ushering in the hippie era and serving as a symbol ofthedawnof rock'n'roll. Inthe 18thand 19thcenturies,the EastIndia Company imported textiles via the silk trade, and following the arrival of lavish shawls fromKashmir,thepatternsweptthecontinent.Theshawlswererapidly replicatedacrossEurope,primarilyinPaisley,Scotland.Consequently, itisrecognised assuch intheEnglish-speakingworld. TheShape:- The original Persian teardrop symbol resembles a floral bouquet and a cypresstreemorethananythingelse.Theseeddesignisalsoassociated withHinduismandisthoughttosignifyfertility.Italsohasan intriguingaffinityto thepopularyin-yangsymbol.Itisstill an immensely popular theme today in Iran and other South and Central Asiannations,whereitisthoughtto haveoriginated. Paisleyhassurvivedbecauseofthe depthofsymbolismandthe rebelliousvibethatsurroundsit.Thepattern'scapacitytocombineboth conformityanddisobedience,adeepsenseofhistorywithastonishing

  3. flexibility, and an openness to unending and unexpected revitalisation and reinterpretation may be the ultimate key to itslongevity. The teardropformissaidtohaveoriginatedfromthefusionoffloralthemes with a cypress tree—the Zoroastrian emblem of eternity—and was previouslyknownas"buta"or"boteh,"meaning"flowerbud"or"spray ofleaves." TheUltimateComeback:- Givenchy's Resort 2013 Collection included dresses and short coats withpaisleydesigns,whicharenowseeingarebirthinthepattern.The designers departed from their concept of a nomadic traveller's and gypsy woman's wardrobe and included pieces in silk red and blue paisleyprintscombinedwithgraphic blackand whitegeometric motifs evocativeof theformal Bauhauspictures. Dresses, parallel pants, button-down shirts, blouses, and jackets with longsleevesthatwereslittotheshouldersgivingtheoutfitsacape-like appearance. This combination was also used on accessories like giant totes with the paisley pattern in a considerable amount. In 1968, The Beatles startedgoingtoIndiaonaregular basis,embracingits philosophy, music, and mainly, paisley clothing. The paisley pattern was frequently linked to disobedience; it was a declaration of non- conformity and a welcome change from the previous sombre fashion trends. It was the ideal print for the hippies' androgynous, hedonistic lifestyle.

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