Islamic tiles

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four different colored patterns on white paper

The above pattern is of Mamluk period and the below design was used during the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum at the Gok Madrasa and Mosque in Amasya, Turkey (1266-67), and at a much later date by Mamluk artists at the Sultan Qansuh al Ghuri Complex in Cairo (1503-05). The image is Plate 51 ("Wall Mosaics, 15th and 16th Centuries") from Arab Art by Prisse d'Avennes.

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an intricate blue and white tile design

Mosques are adorned beautifully, with coloured mosaics & tiles. This is believed to reflect the divine beauty of the universe. For this reason, the artistry of mosaics are regarded as an expression of faith For Ramadan, here are 24 mosaics in Mosques around the world A thread…

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