(MENAFNEditorial) One of the world's most important and stunning collections of Islamic textiles from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is being celebrated in a new publication created by Sharjah Museums Department (SMD).
Islamic Textiles: From the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization was launched on July 7, during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The publication honours a collection that has major religious significance, as it focuses on textiles created through the generations for Islam's most Holy Places in Makkah al-Mukarramah and al Madinah al Munawwarah.
"This beautiful and scholarly book is the first comprehensive guide to these magnificent textiles, which have all been collected over a 20-year period by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi," explained Manal Ataya, Director General of Sharjah Museums Department.
"This is the second publication in our series highlighting key pieces from the collections of the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. This series is intended both to draw attention to the artistic, historic and religious significance of our collections, and also enable a wide audience to share in their beauty and learn about their provenance. Academic and religious scholars will also find these publications invaluable."
The textile collection featured in the book ranges from 11th to 15th century H (17th to 21st century AD). It stands as a peerless showcase of the exceptional resources, precious materials and artistic excellence that has been lavished on these textiles throughout the ages, and which continues to be today. It also speaks of Muslims' heart-felt sense of duty and dedication in preserving and perpetually honouring them.
SMD launched the book on July 7, during the staging of ' 'Travel through the land', a unique exhibition that explores the journey of transportation across various ages and brings together artifacts, 3D models, paintings and photographs from seven different museums which fall under SMD.
This exhibition is SMD's cultural contribution to the Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2014 – a major celebration that has been organized to mark the Emirate's year as the Capital of Islamic Culture and is exhibited in the Festival's Art Bazaar section
The publication 'Islamic Textiles: From the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization' can be purchased from the Book Fair area of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival,Expo Centre Sharjah and also from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization Gift Shop.
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