Situated right in the heart of downtown Kuala Lumpur, the Islamic Arts Museum is a pure wonder. As a person who loves to explore and learn, I wanted to see this museum for myself and all it has to offer. I loved it!
The bottom of the domes were mesmerizing enough. Lighted up, it was serene to just sit at the bottom and gaze up to them.
The main lobby area called the Inverted Dome Pavillion.
The grounds of the museum.
The Quran and Manuscript Gallery
Ceramic Gallery
The Quran and Manuscript Gallery
Dome roof of the museum. It was under construction so I couldn't go out to take macro shots of the designs. Yet, impressive from afar.
The jewellery collection below (and I didn't even shoot every single piece!)....was just WA-WA-WOOOM!!! My favorite part of the museum. Intriguing to read the history and see for myself each design and the colors...OMG I LOVED THE COLORS!
Necklace
Ring
Earrings
Ring
Ring
Crown
Turquoise necklace with inscriptions
Pocket watch
Brooch
Brooch
Earrings
This was brain-cracking! This is a lucky charm. A little golden duck as big as the tip of my thumb. Do you wear it? Do you keep it with you? How? Where?
Earrings
Brooch
Hairpin
Bracelet
Necklace
"Chillies"
Necklace
Belt buckle
Finest collection ever! Gemstones. Gold. My imagination ran the whole time. How do men and women wear these pieces? With what kind of costumes? Color? Shoes? Such luxury.
Ceramics. Outstanding originality. I love the Chinese porcelains with Arabic calligraphy. Unique.
Ceramic tiles
Glass
I call these the traditional Lampe Berger!!! Hehe...
The red piece in the middle is a mirror for the dressing table. I think beside it are perfume bottles!
Looked like gummy bears right? *grin* Nahhhh they are stamps! Yep...a closer look and there are intricate writings on the face. Crazy!
Thereeeee....a macro shot just for you guys! And more in the following pics...
Loved this stamp the most cos just look at the design on the stamp holder! So beautiful...
A pipe
Jewelled head of the mace
Anklets
Jade holder for a dager
Knives
Lovely beaded design for dagger
Chess
