Islamic Heritage

Providing a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage within the Muslim World.

An image from the poster of ‘Pakistan through a lens’ featuring the the tomb of Sufi poet Sachal Sarmast in Sindh.

An image from the poster of ‘Pakistan through a lens’ featuring the the tomb of Sufi poet Sachal Sarmast in Sindh.

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A 16th-century tiled tympanum at Qous Mosque, Cairo from L’ Art Arabe by Emile Prisse d’Avennes.
Emile Prisse d’Avennes(1807–1879), a French Orientalist, author and artist, was one of the greatest pre-20th century Egyptologists. An ardent admirer of the superb skills of Egyptian and Oriental artisans, he was enamored of Arabic art….(More)

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A 16th-century tiled tympanum at Qous Mosque, Cairo from L’ Art Arabe by Emile Prisse d’Avennes.

Emile Prisse d’Avennes(1807–1879), a French Orientalist, author and artist, was one of the greatest pre-20th century Egyptologists. An ardent admirer of the superb skills of Egyptian and Oriental artisans, he was enamored of Arabic art….(More)

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Detail from a 14th century Ilkhanid Kuran
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Detail from a 14th century Ilkhanid Kuran

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Moorish ceramic tile panel by Fatima Alizares in Granada, Spain

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Moorish ceramic tile panel by Fatima Alizares in Granada, Spain

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ARABIC ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY ART OTTOMAN STYLE

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ARABIC ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY ART OTTOMAN STYLE

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