Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Mudhif building
February 11, 2024
Al-Mudhif is a large arched building made of reed and papyrus, both of which grow naturally in the marshes of
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Al-Mudhif is a large arched building made of reed and papyrus, both of which grow naturally in the marshes of
Engraving on metals such as gold, silver and copper is a centuries-old practice that entails manually cutting words, symbols or
Mother of pearl inlay is the practice of inserting mother of pearl pieces into wooden objects such as Koran cases,
Balaban (in Azerbaijan) or Mey (in Türkiye) is a centuries-old woodwind instrument made up of three parts: a body, a
In Türkiye, olive cultivation refers to grafting, pruning and fertilizing wild olive trees, called delice, and to picking, harvesting and
Illumination is a centuries-old decorative art practised on the pages of manuscripts, calligraphic texts and miniatures. The main component is
Iftar (also called Eftari, İftar or Iftor in practicing countries) is observed by Muslims at sunset in the month of
Sadeh, or Sada, is a celebration held annually on 30 January. In the folk calendar, it marks the day when
Blacksmithing, or the creation and repair of iron objects, has played a central role in the local identity and cultural
Typically found in deserts and dry, temperate climates, the date palm is an evergreen plant with roots that deeply penetrate
Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting Arabic script in a fluid manner to convey harmony, grace and beauty.
Al-naoor is a wooden wheel that rotates on its axis. It is used on the streams of the Euphrates River