Carpets and Rugs
2009-01-01 to 2009-12-31 They may not be flying carpets but it would be wrong to not mention the beautiful designs fused with so many colors of these carpets and rugs used back in the day by the Arabs. This fascinating collection of carpets and rugs is worth the visit. May be you may get some ideas of a beautiful carpet to decorate the floor in your crib.
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art
Fine collection or Oriental artefacts
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Nearest Train: Mohammed Naguib
Phone: +20 (0)2 390 9930
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Often overlooked, this extensive collection of Islamic art was the brainchild of Khedive Tawfeek, son of Mohammed Ali Pasha, who in the late 19th century sought a museum to protect Islamic artefacts from destruction. The museum occupies the ground floor of a neo-Mameluke building and the entrance around the back can be easy to miss. Its quiet rooms contain a surprisingly good collection of art, ceramics, calligraphy, metalwork and woodwork. Some of the displays, such as heavy wood doors and Ottoman fountains, are quite large. Sadly, many of the exhibits are decaying and the baksheesh-hungry guards show little respect for them. See these treasures now before they disappear forever.
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Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
They may not be flying carpets but it would be wrong to not mention the beautiful designs fused with so many colors of these carpets and rugs used back in the day by the Arabs. This fascinating collection of carpets and rugs is worth the visit. May be you may get some ideas of a beautiful carpet to decorate the floor in your crib.
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