Celeste Rugs 4'1''x11'11'' Navy Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Boteh Traditional Vintage Vegetable Dyes Area Rug
CL21200
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This hand knotted Hamadan runner celebrates one of the oldest and most iconic motifs in Persian textile history: the boteh, the ancestral form later known globally as paisley. Repeating diagonally across a deep navy field, the boteh motifs create a richly graphic composition filled with coral, ivory, and red detailing that stands out beautifully against the dark ground. The remarkable consistency of the repeat across the elongated runner format reflects the high level of craftsmanship involved in maintaining pattern balance by hand over such length. The bold navy field allows the intricate boteh motifs to retain clarity while giving the runner strong visual presence. A warm red border filled with smaller geometric repeats in aqua, pink, and ivory frames the field elegantly, while ivory guard stripes provide clean contrast before the traditional fringe begins. Vegetable dyes deepen the navy background and enrich the coral accents with warmth and natural aging character. Professionally restored and preserved in excellent condition, this vintage Persian runner is fully ready for immediate use.
- Exact Size: 4'1"x11'11"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Navy, Ivory, Red, Aqua, Pink, Multi
- Origin: Iran
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: Pre-Owned
- Condition Description: Vintage in excellent condition.Professionally cleaned and restored ready to use.
- Rug#: CL21200
The boteh motif, known globally today as paisley, is one of the oldest and most beloved decorative elements in Persian textile art. Characterized by its curved teardrop or flame shaped silhouette, the boteh appears throughout countless Persian rugs in both highly intricate floral forms and simple geometric tribal interpretations. Historians and scholars associate the boteh with many symbolic meanings including eternal life, fertility, spiritual growth, leaves, flames, pinecones, or the cypress tree, a sacred symbol of resilience in Persian culture. Because of its versatility and flowing movement, the motif became deeply integrated into Persian carpet design traditions over centuries. Today, boteh and paisley patterns continue to symbolize timeless Persian elegance and artistic continuity, appearing across both traditional and contemporary Oriental rug designs worldwide.