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Happy International Day of Islamic Art! Islamic Art is testament to the cultural diversity of humanity, spanning traditional & modern forms. To celebrate - a master thread of 21...
The story of Baklava began long ago - one version of the story claims its origins to the Assyrians in the 8th century B.C. However, the Baklava we delectably consume today was perf...
The art of carving is one of the oldest traditions in history. Over the ages, Islamic Arabic calligraphy has been carved into architecture & objects. Today, artists are continuing...
Dabke is an Arabic folk dance which originated in the mountains of the Levantine region; including Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan & Syria. Dabke is derived from the Levantine Arabic wo...
Because a colourful world is more beautiful… From the bright buildings in Istanbul, to the ‘blue pearl’ of Morocco, here are 20 of the most colourful neighbourhoods and cityscapes...
Long known as "the cradle of civilization," Iraq has one of the richest art heritages in the world. For 500 years Baghdad was the thriving capital of the Muslim world, renowned for...
Most mosques feature a dome, called qubba in Arabic. The dome is a symbolic representation of the vault of heaven. The interior decoration of a dome often emphasises this symbolism...
Islamic illumination - known as Tezhip in Turkish, is a decorative art using gold pigments to beautify the Qur’an & manuscripts. The fine detail takes dedication & patience Today,...
Al-Qatt Al-Asiri is an ancient and female art form in Saudi Arabia, considered a key element of the Asir region’s identity. It is traditionally a colourful form of interior wall de...
In Pakistan, there's a saying in the city Lahore – Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai – meaning one who hasn’t seen Lahore simply hasn’t lived. It expresses the pride Lahoris have...
Glass making goes back hundreds of years in Turkey and is thought to have reached its zenith in the 16th century. During this time, historical records take note of oil lamps with c...
In North Africa, the door is a symbol. For some, the door reflects the luck & happiness the inhabitants of the building may have. For others, there exist doors of notable beauty w...