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Jali (jaali) and Mashrabiya are elements of traditional Indo-Islamic architecture that feature delicate organic, vegetal or geometrical ornaments carved in stone or wood.
The term Jaali is used in Central Asia – in India, Pakistan and the countries surrounding, while Mashrabia is used mostly in the Arabic world; from Iran, Iraq to Morocco and Andalusia (read more about Jaali and Mashrabia ).
In the course of the day, the movement of these patterns in silhouette across the floor enhances the pleasure of their intricate geometry. Here are a few stunning pieces of this art, so you know why I named my crochet curtains Mashrabiya ?.
And here is my work that I gave as a present to a dearest person. ? I think this crochet decor gives an atmosphere of calm and serenity to this interior, makes it modern and unique, regardless of the fashion.
I invite you to crochet this beauty that will resemble a projecting window ?
As you saw, I have already published the free pattern for these motifs in this blog. You can follow these instructions and arrange motifs as you go. Or you might wish to download your printable copy for a small fee (and thus, cover my time expenses for describing this beauty ?). So, you have 3 options to start with:
- Download your printable pattern from Etsy www.etsy.com/crochet-pattern and follow my photo tutorials for two types of crochet curtains and crochet tablecloth.
- Learn something new by downloading your printable pattern from conceptcreative.store/curtains-tablecloth-crochet-pattern and follow my photo tutorials for two types of crochet curtains, crochet tablecloth, and a photo tutorial on how to crochet these motifs in one piece.
- Or visit the page with the free charted and written instructions for these motifs, as well as description for joining them as you go (please open the section with free patterns on this blog).
Yes, option 2 has that special photo tutorial that I have promised you ? – my formula on making this motif-project without hiding all ends and ruining your yarn. Here you may see the video about undoing 3 square motifs ?.
Add this to your Ravelry queue:
www.ravelry.com/mashrabiya-curtains
HOW to Add Your Project to Ravelry
Happy crocheting, friends!