Description
Two baby butas (Bala Butas) united in the center symbolize the creation of a new family and lasting marriage full of understanding and love. 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.
