Showing posts with label Mashrabayya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mashrabayya. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Mushrabayya puzzle








I unwrapped a giant jigsaw puzzle the other day.
The bubble wrap unopened since it was sent to us in England from Egypt.
I hope I can piece it together.

Any tips?

Friday, 29 April 2011

Mashrabayya

Bayt Akil Sami Architect Hassan Fathy

Bayt Akil Sami Architect Hassan Fathi
Bayt Al-Sihaymi (1648-1796) Cairo, Egypt
Siesta by Lewis


Beautiful Mashrabayyas create a special atmosphere of shadows and breeze on a warm day.
Hand made and constructed without glue or nails.