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Paisley Shawls

Paisley shawls - These worldwide recognised shawls have been fashionable for nearly one hundred years. Although they are woven, embroidered and printed in a range of different countries such as India, US, they are traced back to Paisley in Scotland, the pattern did not originate in the town.

History of the Paisley Pattern. The word ‘paisley’ is world famous as the name of the teardrop or tadpole shape pattern, used on everything from haute couture to a whole range of everyday domestic goods and gift items. It is perhaps less well known as the name of a large burgh or town in Scotland. The pattern did not actually originate in the town,but in India and only became associated with Paisley, Scotland.

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History

The Paisley pattern which has attracted many buyers in a globalised economy, has been economically valuable to manufacturers and has provided employment for many weavers and mill workers. These teardrop or tadpole shaped shawls were first produced in Paisley, Scotland in 1923 and were manufactured in larger numbers by introduction of the Jacquard loom.

Weavers were usually men and and were responsible for the designing, weaving of the shawls.

The Paisley Shawl Collection cared for by Renfrewshire Arts and Museums Service is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland.