Decoration of the great mosque of Kairouan - 12F
Postage stamp from Tunisia, issued around 1948, representing a decorative motif of the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
Arabesque or ornamentation from the Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in the 7th century, is famous for its refined ornamentation, including plant arabesques and geometric patterns. The mihrab (prayer niche) is richly decorated with lustrous ceramic tiles and carved marble, while the wooden minbar features intricate carved designs.
Arabesque or ornamentation from the Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in the 7th century, is famous for its refined ornamentation, including plant arabesques and geometric patterns. The mihrab (prayer niche) is richly decorated with lustrous ceramic tiles and carved marble, while the wooden minbar features intricate carved designs.