Islam Aly

Tapestry Folios Series: #1 Fauna Fables

Islam Aly

Tapestry Folios Series: #1 Fauna Fables

Date

2024

Edition Size

60

Media

Hand carved camel bone, Laser cut

Paper

handmade

Binding

Coptic

Dimensions

3 × 3 × 1 in

Location

Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

$ 600.00

Unavailable


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Aga Khan Documentation Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The Tapestry Folios Series celebrates the exquisite craftsmanship of Coptic tapestries, renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate designs. Traditionally, these textiles were adorned with motifs, showcasing mythological creatures, human figures, animals, botanical elements, and geometric patterns. Additionally, Christian symbols such as saints, scenes from the Old and New Testaments, crosses, and oriental symbols were commonly depicted.

Each book in this series focuses on a unique selection of motifs, inviting readers to explore the beauty of Coptic tapestry art.
The handmade paper features diverse colored folios, with each section laser-cut to replicate the intricate patterns, appearance, and texture found in traditional Coptic tapestries. The covers, hand-carved from camel bone with spaces and cuts that reveal the enchanting patterns within the book.

Fauna Fables celebrates the enchanting world of animals through a tapestry of fables and folklore. From majestic lions to graceful birds, these books invite readers to a journey through the fauna-inspired sections.