Persian Hand-Embroidered Paisley Cushion Cover – South Khorasan

This decorative Persian hand-embroidered cushion cover comes from South Khorasan, Iran. Its square composition is organized around a circular central medallion, with repeated boteh (paisley) forms radiating outward in concentric layers. Burgundy, deep green, cream, orange and warm gold tones create a dense ornamental surface inspired by the visual language of Persian decorative arts.

The repeated boteh motif—widely recognized internationally as paisley—is one of the most familiar ornamental forms associated with Persian and broader Iranian textile design. Here it is arranged in a highly symmetrical medallion composition, giving the cushion a strong focal point for a sofa, armchair or decorative interior setting.

The piece is finished with a satin lining and carefully executed gold-tone edging. The supplied description identifies the work as pateh embroidery (پته‌دوزی). Reference works on Iranian crafts specifically associate traditional pata-duzi with Kerman, while Iran has many regional embroidery traditions. For cultural accuracy, Cheragh therefore presents this piece as a hand-embroidered Persian cushion cover from South Khorasan while retaining “pateh” as the supplied description rather than claiming it as a historically native South Khorasan technique.

Details

• Product: Decorative cushion / pillow cover
• Origin: South Khorasan, Iran
• Craft: Hand embroidery; supplied description: pateh embroidery
• Shape: Square
• Design: Central medallion with concentric boteh / paisley motifs
• Colors: Burgundy, green, cream, orange and warm gold tones
• Lining: Satin
• Edge finish: Clean decorative gold-tone edging
• Production: Handmade
• Quantity available: One piece
• Price: €250

Small variations in stitch and form are natural characteristics of handmade textile work and contribute to the individuality of the piece.