Comparison of Decorations on Arms and non-Arms Objects

ALEX · 29th October 2013, 09:55 AM

Richard, Ibrahiim,
Nice references!
As Ibrahiim pointed out: "The decorative technique is in essence the famous "Arabesque" style copied and modified across the entire region".
"Indo-Persian" is one of the terms to reflect this fusion, but it is much wider indeed. Shown below is typical Kutch pattern of late 19th Century. Compare it to the silver decorations on above Omani jambiya - the similarities can be seen in technique and design... Indo-Omani? :-)

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 29th October 2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

Richard, Ibrahiim,
Nice references!
As Ibrahiim pointed out: "The decorative technique is in essence the famous "Arabesque" style copied and modified across the entire region".
"Indo-Persian" is one of the terms to reflect this fusion, but it is much wider indeed. Shown below is typical Kutch pattern of late 19th Century. Compare it to the silver decorations on above Omani jambiya - the similarities can be seen in technique and design... Indo-Omani? :-)

Salaams ALEX ~ True indeed and in fact the Islamic arch is mirrored in the Hindu traditional archway displayed in the dish above.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 2nd November 2013, 09:27 AM

Salaams All~ For good background on the subject of Islamic Metalwork see~

http://www.bewilderingstories.com/is...metalwork.html

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 4th November 2013, 02:45 PM

Ta'liq Nastaliq and Shikaste.

Salaams ~ Note to Library ~ See http://calligraphyqalam.com/styles/n...-shikaste.html for a full description and excellent rendition of different scripts and calligraphy. The three remaining main styles I offer as examples below...though there are many other minor variations and other branches; the ones here and above are the key forms.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

29th October 2013, 09:55 AM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Richard, Ibrahiim, Nice references! As Ibrahiim pointed out: "The decorative technique is in essence the famous "Arabesque" style copied and modified across the entire region". "Indo-Persian" is one of the terms to reflect this fusion, but it is much wider indeed. Shown below is typical Kutch pattern of late 19th Century. Compare it to the silver decorations on above Omani jambiya - the similarities can be seen in technique and design... Indo-Omani? :-) Attached Images Last edited by ALEX; 29th October 2013 at 12:25 PM.

4th November 2013, 02:45 PM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Ta'liq Nastaliq and Shikaste. Ta'liq Nastaliq and Shikaste. Salaams ~ Note to Library ~ See http://calligraphyqalam.com/styles/n...-shikaste.html for a full description and excellent rendition of different scripts and calligraphy. The three remaining main styles I offer as examples below...though there are many other minor variations and other branches; the ones here and above are the key forms. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Attached Images

2nd November 2013, 09:27 AM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams All~ For good background on the subject of Islamic Metalwork see~ http://www.bewilderingstories.com/is...metalwork.html Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.