Arabic Edition — Arts & Crafts of Islamic Civilization
Khaled Azzam is a leading voice in Islamic heritage arts and design education. This book offers a practical, beautifully contextual guide to the craft traditions that shaped Islamic civilization—how artisans worked, why specific motifs emerged, and what those choices reveal about culture, belief, and technology.
Why non-Arabic readers still buy this book
A design reference object: Islamic ornament, geometry, craft logic, and visual language—useful to designers, architects, and students even when the text is Arabic.
Cultural context you can trust: written by a recognized expert in the field.
Inspiration for contemporary work: patterns, principles, and craftsmanship lessons that translate directly into modern branding, architecture, and product design.
Best for Designers • architects • art historians • collectors • students of Islamic art & material culture
If you read Arabic, this is a deep, readable gateway into the craft mindset behind Islamic design. If you don’t, it still functions as a high-value reference and inspiration piece.