HUGE OLD ANTIQUE ISLAMIC CAIROWARE INLAID WITH BRASS OTTOMAN CURTAIN KAABA 3 M
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27291803 | Region of Origin: Middle East |
| Primary Material: Brass |
black silk, with coloured silk appliqués, heavily embroidered in silver and silver-gilt wire over cotton thread padding ( The door of the Kaaba includes the complete names of God)
size:- 3 meters *170 cm
The sitarah (or curtain) for the door of the Ka‘bah – known also as the burdah or the burqu‘ – was by far the most elaborate part of the kiswah and was replaced annually. Since Mamluk times, sitarahs were made in Egypt, and left Cairo with the kiswah accompan...ied by the caravan of pilgrims amidst great pomp and circumstance.aCurtain for the door of the Ka‘ba This sumptuous and heavily embroidered textile was made to be placed over the door of the Ka‘ba. The piece here is of black silk with red silk appliqués embroidered with Copper plated with silver and gold-gilt wire. It is lavishly decorated with bold arrangements of Arabic inscriptions from the Qur’an and other phrases. In the central black rectangle is the dedication in the name of the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I The curtain was made at the Dar al-Kiswa in Cairo, it was renewed annually, and was carried along with the mahmal as part of the Hajj caravan. The sacred textiles of Mecca Curtain for Door of Repentance Foundation. The most iconic of theobjects associated with the Hajj are the textiles offered to the Sanctuary at Mecca. The sacred textiles comprise a number of different elements, including an overall covering (kiswa) and a belt (hizam) placed at about two-thirds of the height of the wall of the Ka‘ba. Over the door is a curtain (sitara or burqu‘). Inside the Ka‘ba are other textiles: a curtain to the door leading to the roof known as Bab al-Tawba, and red and green textiles with chevron designs on the inside walls. Within the sanctuary, the Maqam Ibrahim was also covered with a textile. The Maqam Ibrahim (Abraham) where he is believed to have stood when rebuilding the Ka‘ba with his son Isma‘il (Ishmael), traditionally had its own decorated textile. The cover was made in four panels, of which this piece is the last. The fabric used is a piece of the kiswa of the Ka‘ba. The piece here is made of black silk and embroidered with gold metallic thread, silver-gilt strips and sequins and cotton thread padding. The lower part of each side is inscribed with the names of the Prophet’s family. Here, the names of his grandsons Hasan and Hussein can be clearly seen. Material: Copper Payment Method: - Paypal is accepted only for payment. Payment is expected within 3 days after auction ends. Shipping method: - The product will be shipped within a maximum of three days and the product will arrive within one week. (Free shipping to all over the world for free) , Please leave us a positive feedback after receipt -If you are not satisfied with the product please contact us before giving any negative feedback. We will do everything to make you happy with the items and service. Product Return Policy: - After you receive the product, if you do not like it, please contact the seller. We will give full refund to the owner recharge:- 14 days Refund: - Buyer pays return shipping
size:- 3 meters *170 cm
The sitarah (or curtain) for the door of the Ka‘bah – known also as the burdah or the burqu‘ – was by far the most elaborate part of the kiswah and was replaced annually. Since Mamluk times, sitarahs were made in Egypt, and left Cairo with the kiswah accompan...ied by the caravan of pilgrims amidst great pomp and circumstance.aCurtain for the door of the Ka‘ba This sumptuous and heavily embroidered textile was made to be placed over the door of the Ka‘ba. The piece here is of black silk with red silk appliqués embroidered with Copper plated with silver and gold-gilt wire. It is lavishly decorated with bold arrangements of Arabic inscriptions from the Qur’an and other phrases. In the central black rectangle is the dedication in the name of the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I The curtain was made at the Dar al-Kiswa in Cairo, it was renewed annually, and was carried along with the mahmal as part of the Hajj caravan. The sacred textiles of Mecca Curtain for Door of Repentance Foundation. The most iconic of theobjects associated with the Hajj are the textiles offered to the Sanctuary at Mecca. The sacred textiles comprise a number of different elements, including an overall covering (kiswa) and a belt (hizam) placed at about two-thirds of the height of the wall of the Ka‘ba. Over the door is a curtain (sitara or burqu‘). Inside the Ka‘ba are other textiles: a curtain to the door leading to the roof known as Bab al-Tawba, and red and green textiles with chevron designs on the inside walls. Within the sanctuary, the Maqam Ibrahim was also covered with a textile. The Maqam Ibrahim (Abraham) where he is believed to have stood when rebuilding the Ka‘ba with his son Isma‘il (Ishmael), traditionally had its own decorated textile. The cover was made in four panels, of which this piece is the last. The fabric used is a piece of the kiswa of the Ka‘ba. The piece here is made of black silk and embroidered with gold metallic thread, silver-gilt strips and sequins and cotton thread padding. The lower part of each side is inscribed with the names of the Prophet’s family. Here, the names of his grandsons Hasan and Hussein can be clearly seen. Material: Copper Payment Method: - Paypal is accepted only for payment. Payment is expected within 3 days after auction ends. Shipping method: - The product will be shipped within a maximum of three days and the product will arrive within one week. (Free shipping to all over the world for free) , Please leave us a positive feedback after receipt -If you are not satisfied with the product please contact us before giving any negative feedback. We will do everything to make you happy with the items and service. Product Return Policy: - After you receive the product, if you do not like it, please contact the seller. We will give full refund to the owner recharge:- 14 days Refund: - Buyer pays return shipping
