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Islamic Amulets
Biddington's photo-interview with a private collector of antique Muslim carved amulets and talismans who discusses their historical context and devotional purpose.
http://www.biddingtons.com/content/experta...
The Muslim Cultural Festival of Liverpool
Promoting understanding of Muslim culture and art, religious tolerance and racial harmony in local communities; includes a history, schedule of events, and contact details.
http://www.muslimfestivals.org/
Contemporary Muslim Expressions
A collection of Muslim convert Saabirah's calligraphic renderings of holy text; also includes samples of her other art work.
http://users.stargate.net/~saabirah/
Islamic and Arabic Cross-stitch
Offers several cross-stitch patterns based on Arabic calligraphy, mainly Islamic phrases (includes free samples). Includes links and a forum.
http://www.islamiccrossstitch.bravehost.co...
Muslim Film Festival
Annual event in California, US, supporting and developing Muslim independent films and professionals. Information about the event, press cuttings, and resource listings.
http://www.MuslimFilmFestival.com/
Passport to Paradise
An online exhibition (organized by UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, Los Angeles, US) celebrating the art of the Mourides, a Sufi movement originating in Senegal. Includes information on the order and education resources.
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/passporttoparad...
Art and Architecture of Islam
An online library of visual material useful for teaching and learning about the history of Muslim art and architecture.
http://rubens.anu.edu.au/indexislam.html
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2006