Mashrabiya is a term for sophisticated latticework in Islamic architecture, and the ones illustrated are particular to Egypt. Made of small, intricately carved pieces of wood, inter-connected without the use of nails or glue. These illustrations were used in Brownbook Magazine's catalogue for Carwan Gallery, Dubai.

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Images from Bayt al Suhaimi and Bayt al Kretleya (Gayer Andersen Museum)

Cairo

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