Where does the design of the paisley originate from and what is it inspired by?

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Referring to the roots of the paisley design in Elnaz Shakerdoost's Instagram.

The paisley, that intricate and captivating motif which has emerged from the depths of Iran's history, is a symbol of vitality, fertility, and immortality. This original pattern, with ancient roots in Iranian culture and art, showcases itself across a wide range of traditional arts, from carpet weaving and fabric weaving to painting and rug weaving.

Alnaz Shakerdoost, the famous star of cinema and television, has recently published a photo of herself in a café on her personal page. She shared a story about the paisley design, in which it was written: I think many of us Iranians, when we see a Termeh pattern on a fabric or a paisley design on a tie or carpet, are captivated, yet we have no idea of the incredible and bitter story behind this design.

The tree that inspired the design of the paisley pattern.

A story that begins with one of the greatest trees in the history of Iran. A tree that, according to Ferdowsi and great historians like Biahi, was planted by Zoroaster the Prophet himself on this land. Its name was the Cypress of Kashmar, a symbol of faith, resilience, humility, and eternity.

It is interesting to know that during the caliphate of Al-Mutawakkil Abbasid, his appointed man (Abu Al-Tayyib) had this tree cut down to be sent to him. One day before the tree arrived in Baghdad, Al-Mutawakkil was killed.