Description
Buta is the most ancient and liked oriental motif and the name most likely derives from the Persian “boteh”, which means a shrub that looks like a thistle. Buta constitutes a fascinating example of how a basic idea can be interpreted in a variety of ways by different cultures. The meaning of buta is interpreted in various ways from pine cone to palm crown to flame, which had religious significance as a symbol of immanence and eternal life.
Thus, according to the latter interpretation, to give someone a piece decorated with buta is akin to wishing long life and lasting memory.
