Celeste Rugs Maroon Ivory 3'x5' Boteh Traditional Wool 200 KPSI Hand Knotted Oriental Area Rug

Centuries of Persian weaving excellence are distilled into this exceptional hand-knotted rug, where the timeless boteh motif—known as paisley in the West—repeats in disciplined rows across a deep, dramatic maroon field. The precision is immediately apparent: each teardrop boteh is rendered with remarkable clarity at an impressive 200 knots per square inch, a high knot density that supports extraordinary intricacy while also creating a pile known for both softness and long-term durability. The design is finished with a sophisticated border in beige, aqua, coral, and blush, offering a refined color counterpoint that complements the rich center rather than competing with it—an example of the balance and restraint that define master-level rug design. The boteh motif itself carries layered cultural significance within Persian textile traditions, with debated origins among scholars yet an unmistakable presence across centuries of global design influence. For U.S. buyers seeking a premium statement—searching terms like hand-knotted Persian rug, maroon paisley rug, high knot density wool rug, or luxury traditional area rug—this piece offers the rare combination of fine detail, enduring structure, and classic elegance that elevates living rooms, dining rooms, and formal interiors.

• Exact Size: 3x5
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Maroon, Ivory, Aqua, Blush, Coral, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL20379
• Kpsi: 200

“Boteh,” the Persian term often linked to the paisley motif, is one of the most widely recognized designs in rug and textile art. Shaped like a pear or teardrop, it appears in many variations—ranging from richly detailed, ornate forms to clean, geometric interpretations. The motif is easily identified by its curved silhouette, frequently accented with an arched spray of flowers, a detail many associate with the symbolic “garden of paradise.” Over time, different meanings have been suggested for boteh, including fertility, pinecones, a cypress tree, a leaf, a flame, and other life-themed interpretations.