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The Paisley Pattern (the teardrop motif that conquered 19th century fashion), Paisley Abbey (one of Scotland's finest), the town of thread (the home of Coats Paton and Clark's), and Scotland's largest town preparing for cultural renaissance
A little history
Paisley Pattern — the distinctive curved teardrop motif — originated in Kashmiri shawls but was reproduced in such quantities in Paisley mills that it bears the town's name worldwide. Clark's and Coats, the thread companies that became Coats Paton — once the world's largest thread manufacturer — were based here. Paisley Abbey, founded in 1163, is extraordinary.
Paisley Abbey is magnificent — one of Scotland's finest. The Paisley Pattern discovery at the museum. The town is preparing for cultural renaissance with significant investment. The food scene is growing rapidly.
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Paisley is a place in Renfrewshire known for the Paisley Pattern (the teardrop motif that conquered 19th century fashion), Paisley Abbey (one of Scotland's finest), the town of thread (the home of Coats Paton and Clark's), and Scotland's largest town preparing for cultural renaissance. Paisley Pattern — the distinctive curved teardrop motif — originated in Kashmiri shawls but was reproduced in such quantities in Paisley mills that it bears the town's name worldwide. The population is around 76,000.
Paisley has a growing independent food scene. The town centre has improving restaurants and cafes. The diverse community supports good food.
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