Circa: 1900 – 1920 Size: 83″ X 55″ – / 211 cm X 140 cm / UZBEKISTAN SAMARKAND BOTEH block print hanging / Table cover. Hand loomed cotton. Most interesting motif of eastern world; BOTEH / PAISLEY motifs. Paisley is believed to develop in eastern cultures from a leaf, evolving into a tree. Others believe that it was flourished under the patronage Mughal Dynasty of North India and its shape symbolizes “tear drop”. In any attribution, it is a feminine beautiful peaceful design. Paisleys are used with several great shades of colors which create the movement. All natural dyes are used in block printing. It is in great condition, just has couple small dried stains. Many of these block prints are used for blanket linings and another similar purposes.
