{"product_id":"antique-oriental-hand-knotted-boteh-mir-wool-rug-red-indigo-ntc-label-212x135cm","title":"Antique Oriental Hand Knotted Boteh Mir Wool Rug Red Indigo NTC Label 212x135cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eantique Oriental hand-knotted rug\u003c\/strong\u003e in the much-loved \u003cstrong\u003eboteh-mir\u003c\/strong\u003e design — the all-over repeating boteh (paisley) field associated with the village weaving traditions of the wider Near East. The boteh motifs are arranged in offset rows over a deep madder-red field, framed by a series of complementary indigo and ivory borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e212 cm x 135 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (roughly 6'11\" x 4'5\"), a generous small-room size. It is hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation in the classic single-weft village structure. Crucially, the rug carries a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine NTC Carpets retailer label to the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing documented commercial provenance — a feature increasingly sought after by collectors as proof of period import to the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe boteh-mir pattern is one of the oldest continuously woven Oriental designs, with documented examples dating to the late 18th century. It remained a staple of village output through the 19th and early 20th centuries. The motif itself — variously interpreted as a cypress tree, a flame, or a stylised pinecone — is the same form that gave rise to the Western 'paisley' pattern, brought back to Britain by traders and reproduced in the famous Scottish shawl industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e overall good antique condition with honest age-related wear. There is a \u003cstrong\u003esmall localised area of moth damage\u003c\/strong\u003e and some general worn areas across the field — please examine every image carefully. The foundation is sound, the structure stable, and the rug presents very well on the floor. Sold as a genuine antique decorative piece, not as a perfect example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of classic design, documented retailer provenance, and accessible price makes this an excellent opportunity for collectors building a thematic Oriental rug collection or for decorators seeking a piece with real history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully rolled and dispatched via a tracked, signed-for courier service. UK buyers welcome to collect from Nottingham by arrangement. International buyers please message for a shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54130780209436,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4630\/0188\/files\/57_021bfe99-4aa9-41eb-82b3-e16c8f0e901f.jpg?v=1779217857","url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/antique-oriental-hand-knotted-boteh-mir-wool-rug-red-indigo-ntc-label-212x135cm","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}