The Paisley Fabric Pattern Was Inspired By This Fruit

You know what a mango looks like, and you probably know what the paisley pattern on handbags, bedding, and more looks like. But did you know that the paisley pattern is based on the shape of a mango? Yep! According to this article, the mango's round shape with a tapered end inspired the interesting pattern in India centuries ago.

Image via Mango Blog's Website

In some Indian languages, the name of the paisley pattern is even called mango. In Pakistan, paisley is called a "carrey" design, which means mango seed. In Punjabi, it's called "ambi," which is derived from the word "amb" meaning mango.

Next time you see a paisley printed bag or bandana, remember that mangos inspired the beautiful pattern!