Boteh jegheh: a story of permanence in pattern and silk

A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe.

Teal silk scarf with gold boteh motifs

A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe.

A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe.

A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill

A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe.

A close look

A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe. A close look at the geometry and mathematical symmetry of hand-printed silk twill — from the traditional engraving tables of Lyon to the contemporary Parisian wardrobe.