The old doors of Saudi Arabia!
The old doors of Saudi Arabia are known for their rich decoration. Inspired by nature, they represent the culture & deep roots of the central Saudi region.
Decorated doors were an essential part of family homes & a focal point for guests in Saudi Arabia. Check out these art doors of the past.
1/ The decorated doors in Saudi Arabia were inspired by the region’s plants and trees. They dyed them with the colors of acacia and its seeds, as well as pomegranate, to make them brighter.
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1/ The decorated doors in Saudi Arabia were inspired by the region’s plants and trees. They dyed them with the colors of acacia and its seeds, as well as pomegranate, to make them brighter pic.twitter.com/Kf65N9hqYS
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 30, 2022
5/ On encountering a decorated door, it was as if the guests were listening to a song, reading a poem, or looking at a painting. Guests would feel welcome, enjoy the aesthetics, and feel relaxed pic.twitter.com/SW17fb92kl
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 30, 2022
7/ Designs were inspired by the environment surrounding the community. The shapes were inspired by wild plants and flowers, palm fronds, as these were abundant, the sun and its rays, and mountains, which were depicted as triangles and carved onto the doors pic.twitter.com/3A2oDUlJjc
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 30, 2022
9/ Builders deployed their full artistic talents when working on the majlis as it was the cultural front that received guests. The more decorated the majlis, the wealthier and more influential the owner pic.twitter.com/ZiPhr0CacG
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 30, 2022
11/ Among the decorated doors were “kamer” doors that were built in the form of two small doors. Some of them are decorated on one side only, while others are decorated on both sides. pic.twitter.com/lqugQjJxAh
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 30, 2022
13/ The “hadaire” design comprises triangles as ornaments placed on the house’s exterior in a circular shape covering the entire house. The tops of these triangles point down & contribute to the flow of the water in a streamlined manner so it does not affect the wall’s durability pic.twitter.com/f4AsF5dYCH
— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 30, 2022
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