How to Draw Paisley

 

Figure out how to attract paisley in 7 simple steps! 

I hope you will enjoy this step-by-step lesson on learning how to draw paisley!
There are a lot of different ways to draw paisley, with various details you can add to the basic shape, and limitless possibilities in terms of making your paisley unique.
In this lesson you'll learn one easy way to draw paisley, and I'll show you several additional paisley drawings that all use the same basic shape, so you can see how you can customize your paisley to look unique.
There are so many possibilities for creativity, so let's get started!

What is paisley?


Paisley is a popular shape that frequently appears in trendy patterns, mehendi hand designs and groovy doodles. Sometimes it seems like paisley is everywhere! The basic paisley shape looks like a teardrop or raindrop with a twist at the top.
Paisley gained popularity as a pattern several centuries ago, when European explorers and traders transported shawls woven with paisley patterns from the Kashmir region of India to Europe, where it became extremely fashionable. Paisley experienced a revival in popularity during the hippie years when it took on a more modernized appearance with psychedelic connotations. These days, paisley's popularity continues, with paisley appearing on diverse products such as iPhone cases, journals, and clothing and accessories for all ages and both genders.

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