Date: May 12, 2022 11:00 amPublished By:sufiadmin
Wood Wood and ivory were sculpted in panels and were often used together to form important and beautiful elements, that were appreciated in all eras, such as ‘mihrabs’ (prayer niches), mosque lecterns and pulpits, doors and windows. A special group of carved wood objects throughout the Muslim world, were Quran stands, that could be folded… View Article
Date: May 2, 2022 3:34 pmPublished By:sufiadmin
Carved Jade The Islamic countries of Central Asia were rich in jade, which was treasured throughout the world. The surface of jade objects are usually highly polished, with the carved decoration restricted to small areas, in order to show the beauty of the jade itself. The best known jade objects from the Timurid, Turkmen and… View Article
