The geometries of the arch and of the flower are fully integrated within 8-fold symmetry. The niche design is inspired by historical photos of houses in AlBalad. The 4-fold flower is simple but strong as a structural carved element. Bone inlay adds a new dimension to the repetitive floral motif.
Drawings; graphite & colored pencil on paper.
Sample; walnut wood with gold leaf.
Niche; walnut wood inlaid with camel bone.
Drawing; Hanan Bucklain, Kawthar Alsayed.
Sample; Alyaa Gamal.
Niche; Silje Jorgensen.