Date: October 27, 2022 5:42 amPublished By:sufiadmin
Carpets Surviving examples of carpets from the early Islamic period are rare. Fragments of silk carpets from the 7th to the 8th century, that were made in Tunsia and central Asia, have been found. Large prayer rugs with multiple niches were made in Egypt at this time. Ottoman carpets were imported into Europe in considerable… View Article
Date: September 29, 2022 6:11 amPublished By:sufiadmin
Glass and Rock Crystal Following a history of glassmaking in the Middle East, new forms and techniques were developed by Islamic glassmakers, who attained new levels of refinement. Mould blown vessels are some of the most common glass objects that have survived from the early Islamic period. Hinged and cylindrical moulds were used, which usually… View Article
Date: September 8, 2022 4:14 amPublished By:sufiadmin
Miniature Painting The development of secular manuscripts in many ways paralleled that of Qurans, with one important exception: the proscription against human and animal representation in Qurans did not extend to secular manuscripts, and consequently they frequently contain a wealth of figural imagery. Few illustrated manuscripts have come down to us from the early centuries… View Article
Date: July 7, 2022 12:07 pmPublished By:sufiadmin
Tiles The spectacular tilework of the Timurid period, decorating the architecture of Central Asia and Iran, sheathing domes, facades and minarets in a glittering shell, is among the finest ceramic production of the 15th century. A variety of techniques were employed in this decoration, including underglazed painted tiles, ‘cuerda seca’, mosaic faience and inset technique. … View Article
Date: June 22, 2022 10:42 amPublished By:sufiadmin
Silk Fabrics Silk manufacture was introduced to Spain by Muslims in the 10th century, with Spain becoming a major silk textiles producer during the Almoravid and Almohad rules. There were over 3,000 looms for the production of silk garments, precious brocades and textiles in the town of Almeria alone. Designs feature rows of octagons, bands… View Article
Date: June 9, 2022 2:58 pmPublished By:sufiadmin
Metalwork The earliest dated piece of Islamic metalwork is a water pourer in the form of a bird, of copper alloy, inlaid with silver, discovered in the north Caucasus. The decoration on early Islamic metalwork is characterised by geometric and arabesque ornament, together with Kufic inscriptions. Early examples of silverware have survived, including dishes, ewers… View Article
