VFG Fashion Parade for Week of Nov 26: Positively Paisley

From the VFG Fabric Resource:

A woven or printed design motif used in any color combination, on any fabric, for any use, paisley is very recognizable. It is a modified teardrop shape, with the point of the drop rounded over.

The name paisley comes from Paisley, Scotland. In the 18th century, Paisley produced cashmere, silk and wool shawls in imitation of very costly and elaborately woven cashmere shawls from Kashmir, India. The shawls, both from Kashmir and Scotland, featured the pattern that came to be called paisley. The symbolism of the motif has a very long history in Asia and the Middle East, and its history in Europe dates to the 18th century.

The most recent wave of intense Western popularity for paisley came in the 1960s, with the renewed interest in Eastern (particularly Indian) culture and belief.

Find paisley patterns both subtle and bold this week, courtesy of the trade members of the VFG.

               Vintage 1900s Edwardian Paisley Print Robe in Cotton and Satin from
                                                  Past Perfect Vintage

               Vintage 1970s Paisley Print Shift Dress offered by The Vintage Merchant

             60s Bendel's Red Velvet Empire Waist Gown w/Gold Paisley Beading available at
                                                               Glad Rags and Curios




         You can find more fabulous vintage items from more sellers at the
                     VINTAGE FASHION GUILD WEEKLY FASHION PARADE!