Antique Handwoven Persian Afshar Botteh Rug Boteh were first depicted in Persian rugs. The English word is paisley. Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna. Afshar is a handwoven rug style produced by the Turkic Afshar tribe. a semi-nomadic group principally located in the mountainous areas surrounding the modern region of Iranian Azerbaijan. 4'4" x 5'