Boteh
A boteh is a somewhat kidney- or droplet-shaped figure used in Oriental rugs and textiles, from which the “paisley” motif is derived. Its origin has been a matter of speculation, probably Persia or India, and it is considered to represent both tangible items (such as a pear, a pinecone, a swaying tree, a palm or a leaf) to more mystical things like the “Flame of Zoroaster” or the “Tree of Life”.