Meaning Ablaq
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Ablaq


A decorative technique, popular during the Mamluk period, based on alternating courses of black and white masonry. The term is derived from the Turkish iplik, meaning rope or thread.  
Source: islamic-art.org

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Ablaq


a term used to describe two types of architectural decoration prevalent in Syria, Egypt and Lebanon in particular. The first comprises rectangular stones covered in single colors of plaster (orange, w [..]
Source: shangrilahawaii.org

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Ablaq


Term used to describe alternating light and dark courses of masonry
Source: patterninislamicart.com





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