Tareq Rajab Museum
Neighborhood: Hawalli
Phone: +965 531 7358
Fax: +965 533 9063
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This museum which opened in 1980, houses the private collection of the Rajab family. Priceless and huge, the collection includes books, jewelry, metal work, ceramics, manuscripts and more. The pottery section comprises more than 2000 items, and includes pieces ranging from the pre-Islamic times to the early 20th century. In the books section, you will find the newly published ones; these are all on sale. Glimpse into the history of textiles of the Arab world; check out the beautiful embroideries, weaves and costumes from various regions including Afghanistan, Palestine, Iran and Uzbek. The glittering jewelry section includes silver and gold ornaments from China, Thailand, Ethiopia and some other countries. The museum also displays rich and valuable manuscripts from different periods and places. The Dar El-Eid Exhibition Hall hosts lectures, book launches and exhibitions. For guided tours, call in advance.
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Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The articles in Tareq Rajab Museum's pottery collection date between the 8th century and early 20th century. Collected from Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Iran; these articles are an interesting display of the pottery and glazing techniques used, and how they varied according to times and places. Lamps, water jugs, bowls, plates and flower vases are the most common ones amongst the objects. The pottery has some beautiful examples of motifs and calligraphy.
Costumes and Textiles
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Tareq Rajab Museum possesses a huge collection of costumes, embroideries and weavings from the Arab / Islamic world. These pure and ethnic pieces tell us the story of those eras. More than 4,000 pieces, including Palestinian, Syrian, Turkish and Saudi Arabian textiles, as well as costumes from the Ottoman Empire, India, Iran, Yemen, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan are on display.
Glassware
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Presenting an opportunity to view glass objects made as early as in the 7th century, the Tareq Rajab Museum glassware collection has objects from all over the world. The collection includes a pilgrim flask found in Syria, mould-blown vessels and a few interestingly carved bottles. The wares may seem crude, but they indicate a considerable amount of information about their origin.
Jewellery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Tareq Rajab Museum is regarded as one of the prestigious museums that specifically houses Silver Folk jewellery. It possesses around 12,000 pieces of which only 2,000 are on display. It also houses a very rare and exclusive collection of gold jewellery from the pre-Islamic period and are mainly from the Middle East. Visitors will surely be in awe of the beautiful exhibits.
Metal Work
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Metal Work collection at the Tareq Rajab Museum has artefacts dating back to the 7th century. Many of the pieces displayed were used as incense burners, while others are lamps, rosewater sprinklers, jugs and cauldrons. Common motifs seen are of animals and birds, but some artefacts also have intricate design carvings. With such an extensive collection of more than 2,500 objects and each piece demanding a considerable amount of your time, the collection is like a never ending display of old grandeur.
Orientalists Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Tareq Rajab Museum has a large collection of permanent exhibits. One of these collections features the works of Orientalists. These are mainly European artists such as David Roberts and Carl Haag, who were fascinated by the charm of Eastern countries. Visitors will find paintings depicting scenes from Egypt and the Middle East.
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Neighborhood: Hawalli
Phone: +965 531 7358
Fax: +965 533 9063
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
This museum which opened in 1980, houses the private collection of the Rajab family. Priceless and huge, the collection includes books, jewelry, metal work, ceramics, manuscripts and more. The pottery section comprises more than 2000 items, and includes pieces ranging from the pre-Islamic times to the early 20th century. In the books section, you will find the newly published ones; these are all on sale. Glimpse into the history of textiles of the Arab world; check out the beautiful embroideries, weaves and costumes from various regions including Afghanistan, Palestine, Iran and Uzbek. The glittering jewelry section includes silver and gold ornaments from China, Thailand, Ethiopia and some other countries. The museum also displays rich and valuable manuscripts from different periods and places. The Dar El-Eid Exhibition Hall hosts lectures, book launches and exhibitions. For guided tours, call in advance.
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CeramicsJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The articles in Tareq Rajab Museum's pottery collection date between the 8th century and early 20th century. Collected from Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Iran; these articles are an interesting display of the pottery and glazing techniques used, and how they varied according to times and places. Lamps, water jugs, bowls, plates and flower vases are the most common ones amongst the objects. The pottery has some beautiful examples of motifs and calligraphy.
Costumes and Textiles
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Tareq Rajab Museum possesses a huge collection of costumes, embroideries and weavings from the Arab / Islamic world. These pure and ethnic pieces tell us the story of those eras. More than 4,000 pieces, including Palestinian, Syrian, Turkish and Saudi Arabian textiles, as well as costumes from the Ottoman Empire, India, Iran, Yemen, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan are on display.
Glassware
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Presenting an opportunity to view glass objects made as early as in the 7th century, the Tareq Rajab Museum glassware collection has objects from all over the world. The collection includes a pilgrim flask found in Syria, mould-blown vessels and a few interestingly carved bottles. The wares may seem crude, but they indicate a considerable amount of information about their origin.
Jewellery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Tareq Rajab Museum is regarded as one of the prestigious museums that specifically houses Silver Folk jewellery. It possesses around 12,000 pieces of which only 2,000 are on display. It also houses a very rare and exclusive collection of gold jewellery from the pre-Islamic period and are mainly from the Middle East. Visitors will surely be in awe of the beautiful exhibits.
Metal Work
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Metal Work collection at the Tareq Rajab Museum has artefacts dating back to the 7th century. Many of the pieces displayed were used as incense burners, while others are lamps, rosewater sprinklers, jugs and cauldrons. Common motifs seen are of animals and birds, but some artefacts also have intricate design carvings. With such an extensive collection of more than 2,500 objects and each piece demanding a considerable amount of your time, the collection is like a never ending display of old grandeur.
Orientalists Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Tareq Rajab Museum has a large collection of permanent exhibits. One of these collections features the works of Orientalists. These are mainly European artists such as David Roberts and Carl Haag, who were fascinated by the charm of Eastern countries. Visitors will find paintings depicting scenes from Egypt and the Middle East.
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