Paisley (Keri / Ambi)
Also known as: Keri, Ambi, Mango motif, Boteh
The teardrop paisley began as a stylised mango or cypress and became one of the most travelled motifs in the world.
Known in India as 'keri' (raw mango) or 'ambi', the paisley signifies fertility and abundance. Block carvers vary its curl, fill it with tiny flowers, or line it up nose-to-tail along a border. It pairs beautifully with a floral field.
