Aleppo Umayyad Mosque Minbar
This work replicates the intricate woodwork from the Aleppo Umayyad Mosque minbar. The minbar, a short flight of steps used as a platform for the imām to preach from, is an essential piece of practical furnishing for the mosque interior. The Aleppo wooden minbar was produced using a technique known as kündekâri: a complex woodworking style in which solid wooden pieces intersect without the use of nails or glue. This intricate depiction of the minbar decoration highlights the precision of Islamic craftsmanship.
I wish to thank artist and teacher Laurelie Rae (luluateliers.com) for demonstrating this pattern at a workshop organized by Scripts n’ Scribes. Check out their website for more opportunities to learn about Islamic arts: www.scriptsnscribes.com