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Muslim Design Identities / Chapter G: Ceramic Tiles

Hierarchy View

Chapter A: Islamic Symbolism
Chapter B: Folk Art
- 1. Hajj Paintings
- 2. Superstitions & Amulets
Chapter C: Stonework Design
Chapter D: Gateways, Doorways, Stairways and Gardens
Chapter E: Windows
Chapter F: Screen Design
Chapter G: Ceramic Tiles
Chapter H: Interior Design
- 1. Wooden Ceiling
- 2. Carpet Floor Tiles

The cypress tree symbolizes the Tree of Life. Decorative tiles in the American Colony Hotel, 1 Louis Vincent Street, Sheikh Jarrah Neighborhood, East Jerusalem (see Decorative Armenian Tiles).

Date/Period

1920s
Medium

Ceramic
Status

Building and motif intact
Glossaries

Ceramic Bands
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