A modern day interpretation of a classic pattern
The boteh, commonly known as paisley, is a familiar motif in Oriental rugs. There are various translations of the word and what exactly the pear shaped symbol represents; however, descriptions usually refer to a pine cone, flower or teardrop. In rugs and Kashmiri shawls, where the boteh was first utilized, the motif is generally used in a repetitive manner. Designer Madeline Weinrib presents a modern day interpretation of the boteh in this Tibetan rug, pairing simple white botehs on a crisp solid colored field. The rug is available in four colors ranging from runner size to 10 x 14.
You can find paisley patterned clothing for women on fashion designer Paul Smith’s site, so it’s not surprising to find his rug design for The Rug Company would be equally fashionable. Made in Nepal, the Paisley Aubergine rug is hand-knotted of Tibetan wool. His random boteh pattern features botehs made up of colored swirls layers, à la mod 1970′s fabric.
The cocoa colored wallpaper in ceramist Christopher Spitzmiller’s home adds a masculine backdrop to floral filled botehs. Symmetrically placed, the botehs become a deliberate part of the design, keeping this rendition true to the classic paisley style.
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