History Of Paisley Design
Paisley is a popular name in Western, which derives it name from the town of Paisley, in central Scotland. Paisley is a medieval designing pattern that actually owes to Persia and India. Resembling a large comma or twisted teardrop, the kidney shaped paisley is Indian and Persian in origin. The pattern is still famous in central Asian countries. In Iran and Uzbekistan its used in diverse other places like paintings, jewelry, frescoes, curtains, quilts, carpet, garden landscaping, pottery and many others. In India Paisley is often identified with psychedelic style and associated with Indian spirituality. The design had gained much popularity when famous John Lennon had embalmed the design on his Rolls Royce in 1967. Even the popularity of Paisley designs went to its pinnacle when artist Prince had created the Paisley Park recording label and established Paisley Park Studio.

Difference Between Indian And European Shawls
Delightfully charming and elegant fine wool Paisley Shawls are famous in India as well as European countries. However, there are some differences in Indian and their imitators as Indian shawls are much finer, woven with hair and lighter in appearance whilst European shawls until the end of 19th century, were woven from silk or wool, which appeared much heavier and lack natural sheen.

Delightfully charming and elegant fine wool Paisley Shawls and Flower motif shawls for any occasion, from day to evening. Wrap in the luxury of exquisite, soft wool shawls created in a diversity of heritage designs. In India most of the shawls are manufactured in Kashmir. The shawls are woven in twill tapestry technique same as European but unlike European weaving techniques, which run right across the fabric, Indian techniques weaves back and forth around the warp threads, where each particular color is needed. Kashmir Shawls are woven with the finest and softest goat's fleece. These goats live in high altitude of Himalayan region and rub themselves against the bushes from where it is collected. Again, there are two types of fleeces, one is natural cream color and another one is darker pashima dyed with natural vegetable colors.

Design And Pattern Of Paisley Shawls
The medieval way of stitching the Paisley Shawls was twill-tapestry and still today people use that technique to weave this marvelous cloth. The fine paisley shawls are mainly made up of wool and produce in large variety of heritage designs. Paisley designs and motifs reflect the cultural diversity of erstwhile kingdoms of northern India. The ground of this exquisite shawls are mainly red or white and it's intricate designs are woven orange, blue, red, gold, black and white. The creative insight of weavers of always draw inspiration from nature and paisley shawls are not exception. The shawls emulate unmatched specialty of Kashmiri craftsmen and continue to glorify the tremendous art from medieval to modern times. The Europeans have adopted the embroidery and weaving style from the 19th century artisans and now popularly known as art noveau.

Paisley Shawls As A Fashion Statement
Paisley shawls represents the cultural diversity of medieval northern kingdom of India and worn by kings and nobles. Time has circled around the infinity and again paisley appears as a trendy style for affluent section of society. This exquisite range of shawls can grace any occasion and are ideal for draping around the shoulder in a chilly evening or simply folded lengthwise as long scarf. This elegant and unique shawls can give a best looks in evening party, though it can be worn on anytime.
This romantic yet gaudy shawls are delightful and best suitable for the events where a bit of flair is must.