The Kashmiri Paisley or 'Buta' pattern, brought to England by the East India Company in the 19th century, has roots in ancient Persia, with early designs found in Balkh, modern-day Afghanistan.
This was really interesting, Shabnam. I had no idea that paisley had its origins in Afghanistan--in particular in Balkh, which played such an important role in ancient Afghan history.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful history of the paisley pattern! I knew its origin was oriental but not that it came from the region of Persia that is modern-day Afghanistan, or that it was a Zoroastrian symbol.
This was really interesting, Shabnam. I had no idea that paisley had its origins in Afghanistan--in particular in Balkh, which played such an important role in ancient Afghan history.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful history of the paisley pattern! I knew its origin was oriental but not that it came from the region of Persia that is modern-day Afghanistan, or that it was a Zoroastrian symbol.
Thanks for ensuring these facts are known and never forgotten!