Boteh بته

The boteh (Persian 'bush' or 'shrub') is a leaf-like motif with a rounded body and a curved, pointed tip, known in the West through the paisley shawl. It appears singly or as an all-over repeat, often in offset rows. Its origin is debated: it has been read as a cypress bent by the wind, a leaf and a flowering spray.

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See also Cypress (sarv), All-over design (repeat)

Last reviewed November 2026