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A working library of design, type, and visual culture.
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Projects & features×Objects & decorative arts×Arab (pan-Arab)×Qatari×Basque×Pakistani×Caucasus & Central Asia×Clear all
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2016The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
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2013Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
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2017Photographer John Laurie explores sports culture in Uzbekistan
2017
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2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
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1Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)
1
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1Hinged Armlet
1
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50Two Rondels with Heads
50
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-150Intaglio Ring with Two Figures
-150
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250Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)
250
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-3000Seal with an Ox
-3000
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150Coin of Huvishka
150
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50Reliquary
50
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120Coin of Kanishka
120
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1625Fragments of a Carpet
1625
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1625Carpet Fragment
1625
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450Incense Burner in Three Parts
450
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1Gaming Die
1
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1Lid with Seated Male Figure
1
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700Buddhist Halo
700
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1625Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet
1625
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1800Textile Fragment
1800
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185Coin of Vasudeva
185
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1575Writing Box
1575
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1625Carpet
1625
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1625Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms
1625
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-50Jewelry Mold With Two Figures
-50
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1625Carpet with Niche and Flower Design
1625
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150Coin of Huvishka
150
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1605Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design
1605
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1850Tunic
1850
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300Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure
300
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1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
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1700Carpet with a Geometricized Saz-Leaf Design
1700
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1875Carpet with Triple Lozenge-Medallion Design
1875
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1875Carpet with a Geometricized Medallion Design
1875
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1700Carpet with a Geometricized Medallion Design
1700
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1600Rug with an Interlocking Lozenge-Medallion Design
1600
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1875White-Ground Kuba Rug
1875
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1800Robe
1800
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
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1875Čartār
1875
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1775Kaftan
1775
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1800Hanging
1800
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1500Textile Fragment
1500
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1800Kaftan
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1475Carved Door Panel
1475
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
![Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]](/api/thumb/400/eDpodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5tZXRtdXNldW0ub3JnL0NSREltYWdlcy9pcy93ZWItbGFyZ2UvTEMtOTFfMV8xMDg2LmpwZw.webp)
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1850Boots
1850
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Cover
1800
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1801Bridle, Mane piece and Breast collar
1801
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Robe
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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1800Robe
1800
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1600Carpet fragment
1600
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1309Fragment of a Wall Painting
1309
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1825Ornament
1825
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1800Cover
1800
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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968Coin
968
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1800Head Ornament
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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968Coin
968
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
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1100Mirror
1100
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1855Dutār
1855
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1950Sheep bell
1950
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1400Ewer with Lid
1400
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1600Carpet
1600
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1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
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1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
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1801Shield
1801
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
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1433Coin
1433
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1701Khyber Knife
1701
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1400Bowl
1400
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1550Carpet
1550
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1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
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1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
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1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
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1001Knife Blade
1001
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1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
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1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
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1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
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500Ritual Basin
500
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1800So-called "Chila"
1800
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800Carpet Fragment
1800
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1600Dragon Carpet
1600
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1875Kufesque-Border Lattice Shirvan Rug
1875
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1808"Marasali" Shirvan Prayer Rug
1808
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800Tār
1800
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1801Zurna
1801
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1880Tar
1880
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1880Tar
1880
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1875Gumuri
1875
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1701Spear
1701
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1875Rebab
1875
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1850Nay
1850
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1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
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-900Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
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957Coin
957
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984Coin
984
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800Coin
800
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996Coin
996
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884Coin
884
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968Coin
968
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914Coin
914
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987Coin
987
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775Coin
775
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984Coin
984
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983Coin
983
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984Coin
984
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948Coin
948
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984Coin
984
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984Coin
984
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950Coin
950
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900Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
900
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982Coin
982
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973Coin
973
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952Coin
952
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983Coin
983
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964Coin
964
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965Coin
965
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948Coin
948
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1100Box with Lid
1100
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983Coin
983
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814Coin
814
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654Coin
654
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900Coin
900
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1155Ewer
1155
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400Textile with Processions of Rams
400
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1027Dinar of Mahmud
1027
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1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
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1800Bedding Bag
1800
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1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800Tent Band
1800
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900Bowl
900
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1700Carpet
1700
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800Bowl
800
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1000Long-Handled Spoon Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1000
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1600Finial with Arabic Inscription"Ya, Da'im" ("Oh, Everlasting!")
1600
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1100Rice Server Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1100
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1825Face of half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1825Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1825Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1800Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1800
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1775Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1775
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1850Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1850
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1800Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1800
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1200Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan
1200
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1325Inscribed Pen Box
1325
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600Textile with Boar's Head Roundels
600
Project
2013Magnificent retelling of Arabian Nights from the brilliant Noa Snir
2013
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2020Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek photographs a holiday resort, seemingly only open to Afghan Hounds
2020
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2018Mohamad Abdouni on documenting an “important time in Arab queer culture”
2018
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2019How do you advertise a Swedish bank? With Snoop Dogg and Afghan hounds
2019
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2022Type foundry Boharat Cairo on the vast possibilities of Arabic type design
2022
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2015We speak to Ruvan Wijesooriya about his documentation of a Kabul school
2015
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2023Zumrad Mirzalieva documents the decline of traditional Uzbek barbershops
2023
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2020Everything OK not OK documents the young people of Tbilisi, Georgia
2020
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2021Ceramic artist Nehal Aamir decorates her work with the visuals of Pakistani trucks and Islamic art
2021
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2020Uzbekistan-based Hassan Kurbanbaev photographs the places where he feels “calm and well”
2020
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2016Active Arab Women: Lara Al-Hadeedi records the determination of sporting Kuwaiti women
2016
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2014Prill Vieceli Cremers create stunning work for a cultural project in Afghanistan
2014
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2013Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
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2012Brilliant Lacombe sisters' show Hey'Ya featuring Arab sportswomen opens in London
2012
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2020Move over Katy Perry, it’s all about the burkinis on top in Maria Mahfooz’s Pakistani Gurls
2020
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2021FT.WA is a creative collective bridging British and Pakistani culture, expressing a clash of traditions
2021
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2013Photography: Daniel Ali's honest images show a very different side of Karachi
2013
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2021What’s in store for the future of Arabic visual culture? Archief Cairo on communicating across borders
2021
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2016Drifting SUVs in the Arabian desert: Peter Garritano explores the world of hajwalah
2016
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2021Preserving Syrian design history and graphics in the Arab world: Meet the Syrian Design Archive
2021
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2020Concrete Citizens documents the residents of Soviet brutalist buildings in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova
2020
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2018Chantal Jahchan explores the Arabic type design landscape and concepts of modernity in En Route
2018
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2023In her new project, Misha Japanwala reframes shamelessness in Pakistan
2023
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2024Kamila Rustambekova photographs migratory workers in Uzbekistan as they seek community and opportunity
2024