The palmette motif, or arabesque flower, (Shah Abbasi ) is of the most common and beautiful motifs that you can find in Persian rugs.

It is a highly stylized design and does not resemble any known flower species, for the most part. The meaning of this symbol is “sacred tree.” Throughout the ages, this basic shape remained, but it took on many different stylized forms. It has a colorful history, and it is one of the most common symbols in Persian rugs and many other forms of artwork.