The Splendid Carpets of Islam at the Hong Kong Palace Museum

Witness the breathtaking beauty of Islamic carpets 💗, showcasing extraordinary craftsmanship that creates timeless elegance. The latest exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, "The Splendid Carpets of Islam," is Hong Kong's first special exhibition focusing on Islamic art.

Co-organized with the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, the exhibition is divided into four sections and features 90 exquisite artifacts! Among them are 15 intricately crafted carpets 👍🏼, as well as porcelain, metalwork, illuminated manuscripts, and jade artifacts.

⭐️ Must-See Highlights:

1️⃣ A 17th-century Hyderabad Kevorkian carpet, nearly 16 meters long 💗
2️⃣ A hunting scene carpet from the Safavid dynasty, circa 1610 🐗
3️⃣ A floral-patterned pile carpet from the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty 💗
4️⃣ A Quran manuscript owned by Suleiman I of the Safavid dynasty, circa 1683 📒
5️⃣ A 19th-century gold, silver, and diamond turban ornament (Sapech) 💎

⭐️ Digital Recreation of the "Damascus Room"

Experience the grandeur of an Ottoman reception hall through digital projections that transform the space with ever-changing visuals 💡, immersing visitors in the luxurious hospitality of the era. It's absolutely stunning 💗.

⭐️ "Carpet Workshop Experience" Learning Corridor

At the end of the exhibition, there's an interactive learning corridor where visitors can design carpet patterns through games. Several Islamic carpets are also displayed for visitors to touch and feel their texture.

⭐️ Visiting Tips:

* Photography is allowed 💗, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
* No liquids are permitted inside the exhibition.

📍 "The Splendid Carpets of Islam: Interweaving Islamic and World Civilizations"
Location: Gallery 9, Hong Kong Palace Museum