(Connoisseur-Caliber) (“Spring 2019 New Acquisition“) The highly unusual, overscale “boteh” (Seed of Life) design in this 140-year-old Arab Khamseh rug from the southwest desert area of Persia presents a joyous, fecund symbology. It is no wonder that the repeated seed motif in this rug sprouting with an imminent flowering plant thriving at its center would be central to this desert-living group. Here it fills the field with twelve, colorful oversize botehs as well as many smaller floating pods. The height of these seedpods decreasing slightly as they ascend in rows and their quixotic shapes endowing each one with artistic nuances lend a cheerful, carefree ambiance to this venerable, expressive tribal rug. This elemental area size carpet is elevated further by its wonderful preservation. Learn About This Rug Type