Paisley Fabric
Paisley is a vegetal motif, often shaped like a droplet or kidney bean. The Paisley patterned fabric originates from stylised pine cones from Kashmir. From roughly 1800 to 1850, the weavers of the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland, became the foremost producers of Paisley shawls.
The origins of the curved teardrop form, come from the area between India and Iran, (known there as 'buta and boteh' respectively); however, the word ‘paisley’ refers to the town of Paisley in Scotland. The transfer from Persian and Kashmiri cultures to become a popular motif in woven textile manufacturing in Britain came after the East India Company imported large amounts of shawls and other goods with the motif in the 18th Century.
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Paisley Fabric
Paisley is a vegetal motif, often shaped like a droplet or kidney bean. The Paisley patterned fabric originates from stylised pine cones from Kashmir. From roughly 1800 to 1850, the weavers of the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland, became the foremost producers of Paisley shawls.
The origins of the curved teardrop form, come from the area between India and Iran, (known there as 'buta and boteh' respectively); however, the word ‘paisley’ refers to the town of Paisley in Scotland. The transfer from Persian and Kashmiri cultures to become a popular motif in woven textile manufacturing in Britain came after the East India Company imported large amounts of shawls and other goods with the motif in the 18th Century.
Vanessa loves a good paisley print fabric. The Life and Eternity Detail, and Paisley Ground fabrics are reflective of this beautiful design. They are a pattern framed within a pattern, making them an absolute cornucopia of colour and shape. If you are familiar with paisley, then you must know of its lovely lace-like motif that features an intricate pattern of curved, feather-shaped figures. Paisley fabric designs are timeless and forever popular. If paisley patterns are too “busy” for you, consider ours because the chosen colours of soft shades create a very gentle feel in a room.
What can I use your paisley upholstery fabric for?
Upholstered chairs, footstools, and sofas, made in paisley cotton fabrics look fantastic. As part of our Made to Measure service, we can make for you paisley-covered bed quilts, fabric-upholstered cushions, and footstools.
Vanessa designed her Paisley Ground fabric to coordinate with the print Stripe and Dash, and with the larger patterned Down to Earth. These three designs all come in a soft Hay yellow with Charcoal, pretty Apple Green with Raspberry red, and a more neutral Limestone again mixed with Raspberry. So, these designs would all sit together very easily in a room, a suggestion would be Down to Earth Curtains, Paisley Ground print upholstered chair and Stripe and Dash bedhead.
Please ask for fabric samples and see the colours in your rooms. If you order a half metre returnable sample you can drape them over your existing soft furnishings, or just in situ to where the fabric will go, and see how it looks.
All our fabrics are printed in the UK on a good weight of 100% Linen, and Linen Union, making them suitable for lampshades, curtains, blinds, cushions, and upholstery. We hold a good stock of all our fabrics ensuring delivery is usually within 3-5 working days subject to availability. The same team, who takes your order will roll, inspect and cut it, so accuracy and quality can be assured.
