Boteh

The boteh is an almond or teardrop-shaped motif often used in oriental rugs.

19th C. Fine Afshar “boteh” vanity bag, ex-Michael Rothberg Collection, 1’-0”x1’-8” (31x51cm). (Exhibitor Michael Phillips at ARTS 2009)
Afshar boteh rug, south east Persia, early 20th century 6ft. 1in. x 4ft. 6in. 1.86m. x 1.37m. (Netherhampton Salerooms 20 September 2017)
Central Asia, possibly Kyrgyz Boteh rug. Early 19th century. 91×140 cm. (Exhibitor Alberto Boralevi. at KARMA 2011).

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