boteh

[US]/bəʊˈteɪ/
[UK]/boʊˈteɪ/

Translation

n.A decorative pattern featuring curved, flame-like or floral branch designs, traditionally woven into textiles and carpets
Word Forms
Pluralbotehs

Example Sentences

the boteh motif is a fundamental element of traditional persian textile design.

many antique shawls from kashmir feature intricate boteh patterns along the border.

in the west, the boteh shape became widely known as the paisley.

textile historians often debate the exact symbolic meaning of the boteh.

the curved shape of the boteh is thought to represent a floral spray.

modern fashion designers frequently incorporate the boteh into their summer collections.

the museum displayed a rare collection of boteh embroidery from the 19th century.

she decided to decorate her living room with wallpaper featuring a boteh design.

some scholars suggest the boteh evolved from depictions of cypress trees.

the intricate boteh motifs were hand-woven into the silk fabric.

he wrote his thesis on the cultural significance of the boteh in central asia.

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