Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does "paisley" mean, and where does the design come from?

The paisley motif is a curved, teardrop-shaped design known as boteh, originating in Persian and Indian textile art and popularized in the West through imported Kashmir shawls in the 1700s and 1800s. It takes its English name from Paisley, Scotland, a textile town that became known for reproducing the pattern on jacquard looms — a name that stuck even as the design spread far beyond textiles, including into china patterns like this Muirfield Royal Paisley.

What are jewel tones?

Jewel tones are deeply saturated colors named after gemstones — think emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red, amethyst purple, and garnet burgundy. What sets them apart from an ordinary bright color is the depth: jewel tones carry more richness and saturation, closer to the actual color of a cut gemstone than a lighter, flatter version of the same shade.

Why are jewel tones so popular in fall fashion?

Jewel tones like wine, garnet, and deep green sit naturally alongside fall's warm, earthy palette, which is part of why they show up so often in autumn and winter collections. Their richness also reads as a cooler-weather color story compared to the brighter, lighter shades associated with spring and summer, making them a seasonal go-to for both clothing and accessories.