Slate, Ivory 4'x6' Boteh Traditional Paisley Rug Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Understated yet meticulously detailed, this hand-knotted Boteh rug features a cool slate-gray field covered edge to edge with small upright boteh motifs in coral rose and navy, each rendered with tight, precise knots that produce a dense, textured surface. The diagonal arrangement creates a cohesive allover pattern, while the ivory border introduces a narrative element with a procession of stylized birds, animals, and floral motifs in rust, navy, and olive green drawn from classical Persian tradition. Narrow coral-red guards bridge the slate-gray interior with the ivory frame, maintaining a harmonious transition, and the wool-on-cotton construction ensures longevity while preserving the clarity of each hand-knotted motif.

• Exact Size: 4x6
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Slate, Ivory, Rose, Navy, Green, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20437

The boteh, derived from the Persian word for paisley, is one of the most recognizable motifs in rug weaving. Characterized by its teardrop or pear-shaped form with a graceful arch of extending floral or foliate elements, it evokes a garden of paradise and has been interpreted in multiple ways: as a symbol of fertility, a pine cone, a cypress tree, a leaf, a flame, or even as a stylized sperm. This versatile motif ranges from highly elaborate and intricately detailed versions to minimal, geometric adaptations, making it a timeless emblem of artistic and symbolic expression across cultures and centuries.