Design
Reading a Carpet's Pattern: From Toranj to Boteh Jegheh
The central medallion, or 'Toranj', is perhaps the most recognisable motif in Persian carpet design.
The 'Boteh Jegheh', known internationally as paisley, traces its roots to depictions of a bent cypress tree.
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