paisley

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Scope note
Motif derived from the the boteh, copied from Kashmiri shawls by the woollen manufacturers of Paisley, Scotland in the 19th century, and becoming popular in Britain, France, and North America. It occurs in many variations and with numerous ancillary motifs, particularly in textile patterns.
paisley
Accepted term: 13-May-2024