The elegantly rendered floral motifs that border the illustration of Ragini Asavari were made famous by the fourth Mughal emperor, Jahangir (r. 1605–27), and his son and heir, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–58), in their albums of Persian paintings. During their reigns, European merchants, travelers, and envoys brought prints to the Mughal court. Having compared certain European prints of flora with Mughal botanical studies, scholars conclude that Mughal artists may have been familiar with examples like the Flemish designer and engraver Adriaen Collaert’s Florilegium of 1599. In this image of Ragini Asavari, the sinuous grace of the flower stems, the vibrant petals, and the delicate outlines reiterate this cross-cultural connection.