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Paisley Designs “Boteh”

March 15, 2013 |

Another original design by Stewart J. Thomas. “I create these types of designs constantly, either in conjunction with calligraphy work–as borders or backgrounds–or as stand alone designs.” The embedded paisley designs, known as “boteh” in Persian, or “buta” in Kashmir, … Read More

“Boteh”

March 11, 2013 |

The pattern known in Persian as “boteh” or in Kashmir as “buta” is pervasive in Iranian designs since ancient times.  From the 17th century the pattern became known in the west as the “Paisley” because of the connection between Kashmir … Read More