Turquoise Mountain

UNESCO International Day Of Islamic Art: Online Exhibition by Turquoise Mountain

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Online Exhibition

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Turquoise Mountain

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In honor of the UNESCO International Day of Islamic Art, Turquoise Mountain spotlights 6 Islamic art pieces from around the Muslim World. A curated collection of Islamic objects recount stories of cultures, communities, and the artistic craft.

Turquoise Mountain works to protect heritage and communities at risk around the world, and to provide jobs, education and a renewed sense of pride. Since 2006, Turquoise Mountain has restored over 150 historic buildings, employed and trained thousands of artisans and builders, built over 50 small businesses, and supported and generated over $17 million in sales of traditional crafts to international markets.

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Islamic Art

Religion

From intricate carvings to a spellbinding calligraphic panel, this online exhibition invites you to travel through time and place to discover the divine beauty of Islamic art.

Discover the Islamic Art Objects in Turquoise Mountain's Virtual Exhibition

In Honor of the UNESCO International Day of Islamic Art, Turquoise Mountain a pioneer in crafts preservation and artistic stewardship showcases beautiful pieces of Islamic art from around the world. Delve into the world of the Wooden Minbar.

Wood Mosaic Minbar:Turquoise Mountain

Carved Mosque Doors: Turquoise Mountain

Quran Stands: Turquoise Mountain

Stone Ablution Bowls: Turquoise Mountain

Wood Mosaic Minbar:Turquoise Mountain

Calligraphic Panel: Turquoise Mountain

Stone Ablution Bowls

Wooden Mosaic Minbar

Calligraphic Panel

Carved Mosque door

Turquoise Mountain was established in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III to revive historic areas and traditional crafts, to provide jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride.

Turquoise Mountain works to protect heritage and communities at risk around the world, and to provide jobs, education and a renewed sense of pride. We focus on historic buildings and traditional crafts, in Afghanistan, Myanmar and the Middle East. Since 2006, Turquoise Mountain has restored over 150 historic buildings, employed and trained thousands of artisans and builders, built over 50 small businesses, and supported and generated over $17 million in sales of traditional crafts to international markets.