Woven Paisley Shawl c 1855

Woven Paisley Shawl
c 1855

Reversible Silk Shawl 1860s

Reversible Silk Shawl
1860s

Small Silk Shawl Early 19th c

Small Silk Shawl
Early 19th c

Paisley Shawl 1815-20

Paisley Shawl
1815-20

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Woven Shawls of Paisley Design 1800-1870

Imitation Kashmir shawls were woven in Britain in Norwich, Edinburgh and Paisley in Scotland. Paisley managed to be the most prolific at producing shawls, the pattern became synonymous with the town and most shawls are called Paisley shawls. Spitalfields silk stoles from the early 19th century worn with Regency dresses. A shawl was the essential fashion accessory.