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A tawiz (Urdu: تعویز, Hindi: तावीज़), [1] muska , ta'wiz, or taʿwīdh (Arabic: تعويذ) is an amulet or locket worn for protection common in South Asia. [2] Tawiz is sometimes worn by Muslims with the belief of getting protection or blessings by virtue of what is in it. It is intended to be an amulet.
The Alhambra (/ æ l ˈ h æ m b r ə /, Spanish:; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء, romanized: al-ḥamrāʼ ) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world.
The arts of jewelry and hardstone carving of gemstones, such as jasper, jade, adorned with rubies, diamonds and emeralds are mentioned by the Mughal chronicler Abu'l Fazl, and a range of examples survive; the series of hard stone daggers in the form of horses' heads is particularly impressive.
Jewelry: the jewelry and ornaments making craft of Sindh is really ancient since Indus valley civilization, different material and metals like Silver, Gold, Bronze, Copper, Brass, "Aaj" Ivory, plastic, glass, "Kodd, Sippi" seashells, Kanjhi were used to make jewelries in Sindh, in ancient times the jewelry were also used to be made of clay ...
This story is part of Image issue 10, "Clarity," a living document of how L.A. radiates in its own way.
A geode of chalcedony richly colored by hematite that gives it its rusty hues and marks it as Akik [contradictory]. Aqeeq, akik or aqiq (Arabic: العقيق) means quartz in Arabic, and agate in Turkish, however in the context of rings usually refers to a ring set with a chalcedony stone.
Throughout the 14th century, the Nasrids are noted for their palace architecture like the Alhambra, which was a product of the efforts of Ismail I and Muhammad V. [ 3 ] In 1469, Ferdinand II of Aragon married Isabella I of Castile , resulting in the union of the Christian kingdoms of Castile and Aragon .
Arguably their greatest architectural accomplishment is the Alhambra located in Granada. The Alhambra, translated to 'the red one' in English, is a large fortified palace-city built by the Nasrid dynasty to function as a royal residence. It is well known for its use of Islamic aesthetics in the architecture, along with religious inscriptions. [2]