The Arabesque® Medieval Fatimid Style Window Design Bookends Inspired by the 11th century al-Hakim Mosque (al-Jami' al-Anwar) in Cairo
$154.00
The Al-Hakim Mosque, also known as the al-Anwar mosque, was built in Fatimid Cairo at the end of the tenth century. At the time, it was one of the largest mosques in the world. The mosque suffered the winds of time and entered a dilapidated state in the early modern era. Napolean's army turned this once great Fatimid structure into a stable, and over time, its remaining structures began to be replaced. However, since the mosque had significance to the Dawoodi Bohra community of India, in 1978, they chose to renovate and rebuild it, to resemble its former glorious state. There was a lot of work to be undertaken and this community rebuilt the mosque.
These engraved and custom-designed bookends are based on the architectural features of an arabesque laced window grille, which is a tribute to the mosque's history and heritage. This work of art serves as a testimony to the luminosity that the mosque and its history reflect.
It is a perfect addition to your home or office. We really hope that you will consider this work of art for your space. We really love how it turned out.
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- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
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Gift wrapping and packaging
Yes. We can gift wrap your purchase for an additional $10.00 service charge. Your gift wrapping is guaranteed to be unique and one of a kind. We use a variety of paper, ribbon, and decorative embellishments to create a very elegant gift wrap. Just let us know in a note at checkout that you would like your gift wrapped and we will create a gift wrapping listing for you in order to bill you for the service.
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Yes. Wholesale ordering is available. If you need a certain item or design in wholesale quantity we will certainly do that for you with competitive pricing. Please contact us for further details.
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