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Helen Betts | all galleries >> Saudi Arabia: Life in the Desert >> Janadriyah: A Celebration of Saudi Culture > Makkah house
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26-FEB-2014

Makkah house

This is a religious work of art from the holy city of Makkah (Mecca). This, along with the piece of covering from the Kaaba (previous picture) adorned the walls of this traditional house.

The embroidery is located in this old Makkah house:

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Sam Rua15-Mar-2014 05:58
Nice comp in this capture, Helen.
Brian McAllister15-Mar-2014 03:36
Very interesting! V
woody3415-Mar-2014 02:52
Great sharp details of this impressive piece of art with a meaningful history for the residents.V
janescottcumming15-Mar-2014 02:01
Beautiful design and workmanship. V
Gill Kopy15-Mar-2014 00:32
Very beautiful and full of symbolism I'm guessing V
Simon Chandler14-Mar-2014 22:20
Beautiful capture. Great info. v
Zeeby14-Mar-2014 22:10
I think for many of us very mysterious picture! V
Karen Stuebing14-Mar-2014 21:24
A bold and beautiful creation. I love the three dimensional look from the embroidery and the gold is lovely against the black. V.
Kim14-Mar-2014 21:09
Wonderful capture! V
Peter Sussex14-Mar-2014 20:40
I am not very familiar with these stuffs, it looks like letter puzzles for me, though it is really a masterful workmanship including the frame as well. V
John Hamers14-Mar-2014 20:32
Wonderful piece of art ! V
Will Hoskins14-Mar-2014 19:52
I know nothing about Islamic art, but I love the intricate forms and patterns. Great detail and color in this image, Helen. V
joseantonio14-Mar-2014 18:46
This is really a work of art.V.
Gerard Koehl14-Mar-2014 18:42
Magnifique détail. V
larose forest photos14-Mar-2014 18:18
Remarkably intricate and very beautiful. V
Martin Lamoon14-Mar-2014 17:50
Its all gold!
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