Identity of Damascus blade? (new member)

faulk · 2nd August 2005, 03:20 AM

Yes, this is part of what I found confusing. I'm a novice but even to my eye this seems to combine two or three different regional styles, particularly mixing Islamic design elements with those that are not.

It is something of an achievement that the whole manages to work pretty well together.

Possibly this is made for the Arab Damascus market by Indians? I understand it to have been bought in a souk in Damascus.

Thanks for your comments. I hope to learn more.

Stuart

2nd August 2005, 03:20 AM	#6
faulk Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Aqtai Yes, this is part of what I found confusing. I'm a novice but even to my eye this seems to combine two or three different regional styles, particularly mixing Islamic design elements with those that are not. It is something of an achievement that the whole manages to work pretty well together. Possibly this is made for the Arab Damascus market by Indians? I understand it to have been bought in a souk in Damascus. Thanks for your comments. I hope to learn more. Stuart