REEL HISTORY: You’ve seen this pattern on Liberty scarves, Gucci dresses, and even your dad’s tie. But the paisley pattern isn’t British at all. Its real name is ‘Buta’ in Farsi and the design has roots that stretch back over 2,000 years. #Afghanistan #paisley #iran #motif #kashmir #pashmina #britishempire #scotland #shawl #shawls #history #art #design #buta #persian #achaemenid #sasanian #napoleón #queenvictoria #british #fabric #pattern #textiles #india #mughal