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Once a sought-after commodity for the elite, paisley has seen its rise and fall for centuries. And, now it’s back!
Paisley patterns can be lush with dense swirls and intricate lines or comprised of sparse shapes set on a placid background. Elaborate or understated, paisley is recognizable for the unique figure at its core. People around the world compare it to a tear drop, a flower, a pinecone, a tadpole, a seed, half of the yin yang symbol.
Images via Shutterstock’s Paisley Pattern Trends Collection.
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