Bote-Jeghe (a.k.a Paisley), is an asymmetrical geometric floral pattern that signifies royal sovereignty, and nobility. It was the focal design in the headgears of the Iranian kings since Shah Abbas the great (1642-1666) of the Safavid Empire of Iran .

The Symbolic Meaning of the Paisley Pattern (Bote Jeghe) It was inspired by the tree of life, the seed palm, and thus fertility. The symbol was called Boteh (the Persian word for shrub or cluster of leaves) which is visually a combination of a spray of floral elements and a cypress tree.