Embroidered paisley shawls has paisley pattern which is one of the famous Indian designs. “Paisley” pattern is in the form of the teardrop or tadpole shape. The town in Scotland, also known as Paisley, actually copies the Indian style of shawl making. The west adapted the designs & from cashmere wool shawls. They make a wonderful gift as well perfect for any occasion.

Fabrics
Paisley shawls with embroidery work are made of different fabrics. They come in wool and silk which are either woven or printed.

Color
Generally, paisley shawls are found in bright colors with intricate embroidery work. The dark background helps to highlight the fine work.

• Maroon
• Magenta
• Chocolate brown
• Ruby red
• Saffron
• Beige
• Gray
• Royal blue
• Lavender
• Burgundy
• Multicolored

Designs & Patterns
Paisley shawls are famous for their floral motifs called buta, basically originated in Persia. Usage of gold, silver or multicolored threads is a must while doing embroidery on such shawls. It is sometimes even referred as cashmere, & not the cashmere woolen textile. The design resembles a large comma, or kidney shape. The shawls with fine floral motifs impart a sense of luxury to the already exquisite, soft woolen texture. The rich nature & culture of Kashmir is however the main dominating factor in the designs of Paisley shawls. Sometimes, sequins or bead work are done as well to enhance the beauty of the paisley shawls.

Manufacturing Hubs
India is known for producing high quality paisley shawls with intricate embroidery work.

• Jammu & Kashmir
• New Delhi
• Punjab
• Haryana
• Maharashtra
• Uttar Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• West Bengal

Export Markets
The world has an immense demand for embroidered paisley shawls.

• UK
• USA
• Mexico
• Canada
• Germany
• Italy · France
• Argentina
• Venezuela
• Holland
• Switzerland
• Russia
• South-East Asia
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Japan
• Spain
• Saudi Arabia