Paisley Pattern

Paisley or Boteh rugs are made within or in the surrounding area of Hamedan, which sits at about 6500 feet above sea level in Northwestern Iran. They are named after their unique design.

The principal element in this type of rug is the ´Boteh´ motif. This is an ancient highly stylized shape resembling a cluster of leaves. Botehs are usually arranged in rows, alternating their direction with each row. This design is more than often incorporated in the famous Bakhtiari rugs.