JEDDAH: As the Kingdom’s first museum dedicated entirely to Islamic art, the House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah houses more than 1,000 rare artifacts spanning 15 centuries.
The collection showcases craftsmanship and innovation from across the Islamic world, from China and India to the Maghreb and Andalusia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
A highlight is the Arabic calligraphy section, featuring rare Qur’anic manuscripts that show how writing evolved into a spiritual art form.
The collection showcases craftsmanship and innovation from across the Islamic world, from China and India to the Maghreb and Andalusia. (SPA)
Key pieces include a 2.6-meter fabric inscribed with one-third of the Holy Qur’an in microscopic script, and a manuscript in which each letter contains one of the Names of Allah.
The museum also offers an educational experience through thousands of Islamic coins spanning the early Islamic state, the Umayyad and Abbasid eras, and later Islamic dynasties, reflecting the evolution of monetary systems and the diversity of Islamic civilization.
Beyond calligraphy and coins, the museum features ceramics, textiles and architectural elements, the SPA reported.
Through interactive displays, temporary exhibitions, workshops and lectures, the museum serves as a vibrant cultural hub, connecting Islamic heritage with future generations.
