Paisley ornament. Photos, features of knitting an oriental crochet pattern, drawing schemes, description. Master Class

Modern fashion is cyclical. The long forgotten paisley ornament can be seen today in photographs from the world's "Fashion Week". Using the bright and colorful paisley style, you can create different creative and original looks for every day.

What is Paisley Pattern?

In Russia, paisley is better known as the "cucumber" pattern. It resembles a drop of water in shape and usually consists of many small parts. The classic paisley image is multicolored, like everything with oriental roots. In the East, the ornament was popular and has always been widely used. In Europe, he experienced several peaks in popularity and periods of oblivion.

Paisley is now widely used in clothing.

Shoes and accessories are sold with cucumber motives. Interior designers also love to work with paisley. Moreover, both for creating premises with an oriental interior and a western one. Wallpaper manufacturers offer tons of colors and textures based on the paisley pattern. Also, furniture is upholstered from fabrics with this ornament and curtains are sewn.

A brief history of oriental ornament

Paisley pattern appeared in ancient Persia, which then occupied the territory of modern Iran and Iraq. The woven pattern on silk was a sign of wealth and respectability. Very quickly, from Persia, the ornament spread to neighboring India and Pakistan, then part of its borders. In the Kashmir region, they began to weave it on cashmere products made in the area.

The colonialists of India and Pakistan, the British brought from the countries of the colonies all the most valuable and expensive, including cashmere. Cashmere shawls then and now are the property of local artisans. The production of these textiles was expensive, so at first, only very wealthy people could wear cashmere items with a newfangled pattern.

Exclusivity and scarcity allowed the cucumber ornament to quickly gain popularity among the nobility.

The growing demand could not be met by supplies from India alone. Therefore, English entrepreneurs quickly realized that they needed to make fabrics with a popular pattern themselves. This is how production facilities appeared on the territory of Scotland in the city of Paisley. By the name of this city, the Europeans soon began to call the pattern itself, abandoning the eastern names.

To simplify and reduce the cost of production, as well as to make the product mass, manufacturers did not weave fabric, but printed a pattern on it.

Having lost the exclusivity of paisley fabric, having experienced a surge in popularity, they soon began to lose it. By coincidence, The second life to the paisley pattern was given again by the British. Members of the popular group "The Beatles" made a tour to India, imbued with its flavor and brought back an ornament to the country. So the pattern becomes common among hippies and all fans of the group.

Finally, the third ascent of paisley has been observed since the early 2000s and again thanks to the trip of fashion designer Girolamo Etro to India. The idea of ​​using ornament in modern clothing was quickly picked up by other fashion houses. Modern technologies allow you to experiment with textures and colors of fabrics, styles of clothing.

Therefore, now paisley on the catwalks and the streets can be seen on different fabrics, leather and other materials.

The popularity of the pattern in the world is associated with its versatility. A person of any age and build can choose a motive to suit his taste and appearance. In a paisley outfit, you can go to a holiday and walk along the street.

In Russia, pattern elements are traditionally used to create scarves, stoles, and also in textiles produced in the Ivanovo region.

Paisley pattern meaning

The paisley ornament is so ancient that it is no longer possible to know its original meaning. Therefore, in every country where the pattern "came" it was attributed a local meaning.

Even in Iran, where the pattern spread from, there are several versions of the origin of paisley:

1. Zaroostrism - an ancient religion that existed on the territory of Persia, consisted in worshiping the power of fire. The paisley pattern is similar in shape to the tongue of a flame. The three elements of the pattern next to it resemble a bonfire.
2. According to another version, once the Persian ruler was defeated in a battle with the enemy. Surrendering to the enemy, instead of signing, he left a bloody imprint on the side of his palm, which he had cut with a knife before. The shape of this footprint matches a paisley petal.

In India, where paisley immediately gained popularity, which has been preserved for many centuries, the pattern is called buta. This translates to fire, respectively, confirms the Persian fiery version. There are other names: mango seed, cypress leaves, cotton bud, ear of wheat.

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In fact, every country where paisley was spread gave it its own name, understandable to residents.

Who is the paisley pattern for?

There are so many variations of the ornament that any type of woman will find suitable clothes for herself. With any choice of outfit, you need to take into account the features of the figure, age, skin tone and hair.

Recommendations for choosing clothes with a paisley print:

• Ladies of the PLUS size are better suited for an ornament with a minimum number of colors. Ideally monochrome.
• Also, for a dense physique, it is better to choose a pattern with cucumbers that are not too small and not very large.
• For slim figures, you can choose large prints on clothes. And also small ones with a large palette of colors.
• Traditionally, the print is applied to well-draped fabrics (silk, chiffon). Owners of a dense physique should give preference to denser, opaque fabrics.

or choose a style that will hide the flaws of the figure.

Paisley and modern fashion

The cucumber pattern is a favorite in boho, hippie, ethno style clothing. The paisley print is very summer. It is suitable for dresses and maxi skirts, tunics, wide trousers made of fine fabrics or narrowed ones. Individual wardrobe items with a cucumber pattern can be paired with denim or fur.

Despite the fact that paisley in clothes attracts all the attention, it can be supplemented with other prints.

For instance:

• With a strict cage, cucumbers will create a bright, casual look.
• The black and white stripe and cucumber pattern on the trousers make the look bright and self-confident.
• Combine various pronounced ornaments with caution. However, if everything is done correctly, then avant-garde, bright and boring images are obtained.

Paisley and men's fashion did not pass by. Such clothing speaks of the sense of style and courage of its owner. "Cucumbers" are often used when you need to make a bright lining for a jacket or outerwear.

Paisley accessories

Accessories for women based on "Turkish cucumbers" are mainly all kinds of scarves and shawlsthat can be worn traditionally or tied over the head. For the autumn-winter period, you can purchase gloves that will look great with a plain coat.

Shoes with "cucumbers" are presented in modern fashion both in everyday comfortable shoes and in high heels. Purses, evening or daily bags and cucumber clutches can complement even the most modest and relaxed look. Men's accessories also do not stand aside from the fashionable print.

The paisley ornament, the photo of which is presented, once again confirms the versatility of the pattern. These ties are suitable for a holiday, working days and important negotiations. Men who prefer a scarf can also use fashionable ornaments.

Even bow ties have not been spared the fashion trend.

Paisley ornament in the interior

The use of ornament in the interior has already become a "classic" of design.

This pattern has advantages:

1. "Cucumber" is so versatile that it suits almost all styles of space and room decoration for any purpose. In the children's room with modern furniture and laconic design, "cucumbers" do not bring an oriental flavor, but rather resemble the petals of magical plants. Bright yellow and paisley in the bathroom hint at the spirit of the East in the designer's idea."Cucumbers" have proven themselves perfectly in monochrome interiors. For young people, the use of a pattern is also relevant. Cucumbers allow you to bring brightness and youth to the design of the room. In English interiors, paisley is a favorite, among other patterns. Paisley interior solutions can add a touch of oriental luxury to the design of the space.
2. The pattern will look organic on wallpaper, furniture upholstery, home accessories, textiles. Moreover, he is equally beautiful in small drawing and large. If "cucumbers" are to be the main character of the space, then the pattern should be made large. However, harmony must be observed in everything. A lot of paisley, especially in a bright and large form, will greatly burden the appearance of the room. Curtains with "cucumbers" perfectly complement the rustic interior of the hallway. The use of different patterns for pillowcases is convenient because it is easy to change the contrast and appearance of the room. Wallpaper with a cucumber ornament is presented in many different options, differing in colors and print sizes.
3. Despite the oriental origin, you can choose a color scheme for the "cucumbers", in which it will not even come close to remind of the East.

How to crochet a pattern: drawing patterns and description

Paisley ornament (photo of clothing models) is one of the most common patterns used by needlewomen. There are many patterns and variations of cucumbers for crocheting. Below is an easy-to-make pattern available to beginners.

Paisley crochet workshop:

Knitting pattern:

1. The air loops for the mug should be tied 8. The second row consists of st. without crochet. Accordingly, there are also 8 of them.
2. In the third row you need to knit st. with yarn One air is knitted between every two columns. P.
3. A new row begins with air. n. They will need 4 pieces. Then, after one column, a column with 3 crochets is knitted.
4. Paisley knitting continues according to the scheme: 2 air loops and a column with 3 yarns; 2 air. n. and art. with 2 yarns. (2 times); 2 air. n. and art. with yarn (3 times); 2 air. n. and art. with 2 yarns. (2 times); 2 air. p .. You should get a leaf like in the photo.
5. Paisley ornament (photo below) has a volumetric edge. This effect can be achieved by placing 6-8 threads to the edge and tying the part with single crochets along the entire contour.
6. Next, you need to tie the "tail". To do this, the remaining inserted threads should be tied with single crochet posts (20 pcs.). And having made the ring, continue to knit with single crochet.
7. In the last row, knitting continues using backing yarns. Knitting pattern: 3 single crochet, picot, created from 4 air loops.

You can use other paisley knitting patterns.

How to knit paisley: a step by step lesson

The paisley ornament shown in the photo is an example of how popular the pattern is. Even in products knitted, craftswomen strive to depict the legendary "cucumbers".

Materials:

• Yarn - 5 skeins of gray color (in 50 g of skein, the length of the thread is 110 m).
• Knitting needles number 7, circular, 80 cm long.

The stole is made with front stitch (front rows are knitted with front loops, purl rows are knitted with purl loops) and a pattern according to the scheme. It should be borne in mind that the diagram shows half of the product with a middle loop.

The density of the facial surface:

13 sts x 18 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm.

Stages of work.

1. Dial 9 sts on the needles and knit 1st row out.
2. In the second row, a pattern is performed: 2 persons., Add 1 p., 2 persons., You need to add 1 p., The middle loop should be knitted. P., Again 1 p., 2 persons., Plus 1 new p., 2 persons.
3. If everything is done correctly, then after the second row there will be 13 loops.
4. 3rd row purl. It is performed only n.
5. The fourth row starts with 2 faces. Then you need to do 1 st, knit the next 4 stitches, add 1 more stitches, the central stitches remain, then add 1 st, continue with 4 persons, another 1 st and finish with 2 persons. After the fourth row there will be 17 p.
6. 5th row purl.
7. In the 6th row, you need to continue to knit by analogy with the previous ones. 2 persons., Then 1 new item, then 6 persons.p., Another new item, the middle item will be front, 1 new item, 6 persons., 1 more item, 2 persons. 21 p.
8. 7th purl.

Next, you should continue to knit similarly to the previous rows, adding 1 additional loop after the first 2 front loops and up to the last 2 front loops. And also add 1 loop to the right and left of the center loop. Finish knitting the pattern should be when there are 82 loops on the needles to the right and left of the central loop.

After that, you need to knit each cucumber separately, according to the presented scheme.

Master class on creating a bead pattern

To make paisley from beads you will need:

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Stages of work:

1. On a thread of 1.2 meters, you need to string 5 cubes. In this case, you should leave the tip of the thread 20 cm. Having turned around, you need to thread the fishing line into the third cube from the end.
2. Next, 1 cube is added to the fishing line and the thread should be pulled through the 1st cube.
3. In the next set you need to add 1 cube, 9 pieces of round beads, 1 cube to the fishing line. Moving backward, you should skip the needle into the first drawn cube. Tighten the ring as tightly as possible.
4. Next, a new cube is added.
5. Then another one. The cubes must be in tiled order.
6. Skipping 1 bead, add 1 cube. In this case, the needle must pass through the next 2 beads.
7. Next, you need to add 8 beads and 1 cube. After that, the needle should be passed through the outermost cube.
8. After adding 1 cube, you need to stretch the needle through the adjacent cube.
9. Moving in the opposite direction, add 3 cubes and pass the line through 2 beads.
10. It is necessary to continue the set of beads following the scheme: add 8 beads with 1 cube, add 3 cubes in the opposite direction. You need to finish the circuit when 14 loops are done. In the last loop after the beads, the cube does not need to be added.
11. Next, add 4 beads with a mosaic.
12. Returning to the beginning of the pattern, you need to discard the first 4 dice.
13. Next, pull the beginning of the pattern to its middle part by pulling the line.
14. After adding a new cube, the line is pulled through the very first cube.
15. Next, the second color of the round beads is introduced into the pattern. To do this, add beads in a circle with a mosaic.
16. A large bead is set in the center, after which, to fix the details, you can walk in a circle several times, make a knot and hide it behind the beads.
17. In conclusion, you should return to the beginning of work. The beginning of the line is inserted into the needle, which must go through 2 cubes and 3 round beads, after which 3 new beads are added. The needle and fishing line must be pulled in the opposite direction, made a knot and hidden behind the beads.

This paisley pattern can be used for a brooch or as part of a more complex accessory.

Paisley made of polymer clay

The "Cucumbers" pattern is popular among needlewomen who create jewelry from polymer clay. Working with clay is not difficult; it takes patience and practice. Having mastered the sculpting technique, it will be possible to create small sculptures, start making dolls, souvenirs and, of course, jewelry.

To get started, you should purchase clay from any of the manufacturers on the market. Clay differs in different firms in plasticity, softness, temperature and time of baking, colors. For the first work, you need to take several colors from any of the companies.

These are usually white, black, and the most common colors are red, blue, yellow, green and brown.

You need to work with the material on a smooth surface that will not be damaged when cutting with a knife. It can be a ceramic or glass surface. Any sharp knife will work as a clay knife., for example, stationery. In the process, the clay will need to be rolled out like dough.

A smooth and round surface of any bottle or glass is suitable for this, or you can purchase a special rolling pin. When manufacturing small parts, contact with fingers should be minimized. The easiest way to take them is with a toothpick. The finished parts must be baked in the oven (the baking conditions are described on the clay packaging).

After baking, earthenware is processed with sandpaper and varnished.

Paisley pattern embroidery

For paisley embroiderers, this is a storehouse of ideas. You can create a pattern by embroidering with a cross or satin stitch, rhinestones or sequins, beads or gold. There are an incredible amount of pattern variations. Moreover, new and new results of creativity of needlewomen constantly appear.

Paisley ornament, the photo of which is presented below, using various types of seams and bright threads with beads, is suitable for embroidering clothes, for example, a summer T-shirt. In this interesting way, you can embroider an existing print on clothes. The green paisley pattern is simple to design and perfect for tablecloths or curtains in the kitchen.

A pattern of white smooth surface with cutwork elements will decorate bed linen.

Versatile small patterns can have a wide range of uses. They look great in monochrome, but you can also decorate them with bright colored threads to give them a more oriental flavor. The uncomplicated paisley shape remains one of the most popular ornaments when you need to achieve an oriental touch in an interior or design.

In addition, paisley transforms perfectly into modern objects and things. Moreover, with a conscious designer's approach to color and shape, it may not at all resemble an oriental pattern. Photos of such paisley ornaments are presented in the article.

Executor: Vorobieva Nadezhda

Article design:E. Chaikina

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