Paisley Coloring Pages

Paisley: This is a decorative pattern that is characterized by a twisted shape resembling a drop or leaf with a spiral tail shape at one end. The pattern has roots in ancient Persia, but became very popular in Europe, especially in the 19th century. The name "paisley" comes from the Scottish town of Paisley, which became famous for producing scarves and textiles with this pattern. The paisley pattern has been a symbol of wealth and luxury for centuries and is still popular in fashion and interior design.

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Advanced with flowers in patterns

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Information

  1. Origins: The paisley pattern has its roots in ancient Persia (now Iran). Also known as "boteh" or "buta," it is a motif that resembles a drop or leaf in shape.
  2. Scottish union: Although the pattern originated in Persia, it became inextricably linked to the town of Paisley in Scotland, which in the 19th century became a major center for the production of textiles with this pattern. This is where the pattern's modern name comes from.
  3. Symbolism: In an ancient context, the paisley pattern often symbolized the tree of life, fertility and rebirth.
  4. Paisley in India: The pattern is also deeply rooted in the Indian textile tradition, where it is often used in scarves and traditional costumes.
  5. Psychedelic era: In the 1960s and 1970s, with the growing interest in Eastern culture and the hippie movement, the paisley pattern became extremely popular in psychedelic fashion.
  6. Contemporary fashion: The paisley pattern has not lost its popularity and is often used by fashion designers in their collections, both in traditional and modern forms.
  7. Music: The Paisley Underground group in the 1980s was a music movement in Los Angeles that combined psychedelic music with modern rock. The name referred to the paisley pattern.
  8. Application: Beyond fashion, the paisley pattern is often used in interior design, stationery, jewelry and other forms of design.
  9. Variety of designs: While the basic paisley shape remains relatively constant, there are endless variations and adaptations, with varying degrees of detail and styling.
  10. Revival in the 21st century: Contemporary designers, inspired by tradition and new trends, often renew and adapt the paisley pattern, giving it new life in fashion and design.

Trivia

  1. Ancient Symbol: The paisley pattern resembles both the shape of the cypress tree, a symbol of life and eternity in Persian culture, and the tail of the peacock, which in Hinduism is associated with wisdom and good fortune.
  2. Name from the City: The name "paisley" comes from the town of Paisley in Scotland, which was the center of fabric production with this pattern in the 19th century, but the pattern itself has much older roots.
  3. Relocation to Europe: The paisley pattern was brought to Europe by the East India Company and quickly became popular among the aristocracy.
  4. Victorian Fashion: During the Victorian era, the paisley pattern became so popular that even Queen Victoria owned a shawl in this pattern.
  5. The Beatles and Paisley: The Beatles wore paisley-style clothing during their trip to India, which contributed to the revival of the pattern in the 1960s.
  6. Paisley Underground: "Paisley Underground" is the name of a musical movement in the 1980s in Los Angeles that combined psychedelic music with modern rock. The name refers to the paisley pattern and its ties to psychedelic culture.
  7. Political pattern: During the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the paisley pattern became a symbol of Western decline and was temporarily banned in Iran.
  8. Paisley in Technology: Modern printing techniques have enabled designers to create increasingly intricate and complex variations of the paisley pattern, leading to its renewal in fashion and interior design.
  9. Use in Sports: The paisley pattern was even used in sportswear; for example, the St Mirren F.C. football team from the town of Paisley had elements of the pattern in its logo.
  10. Symbol of Hippie Culture: The paisley pattern became an icon of the hippie movement, symbolizing freedom, love and ties to Eastern culture.
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