Islimi Buta

The motif on this ring is a variation of the popular “Islimi” border, a design often found in architecture, carpets, and other applied arts with an Islamic decorative theme. The Islimi, sometimes called “Arabesque” or “Tendril,” resembles a split leaf. It likely originated from a Sassanian motif and evolved under the Abbasids in the 9th and 10th centuries, reaching its peak with the Seljuks during the 12th and 13th centuries. This motif is believed to derive from a leaf deemed sacred in ancient times. Some scholars propose that the term “Islimi” is linked to Islam, given its widespread use in Islamic art.