A shop of the local band with musical instruments used in the African marfa performances
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Relief Work from Sidi Bashir’s Mosque
The intricately carved stone relief work from the standing minarets of the mosque demonstrates the artistic traditions on the Gujarat Sultanate.
Sidi Bashir Mosque, Ahmedabad
The only standing remnants of this beautiful mosque built in the mid-15th century are the two exquisitely carved minarets. The structure of the mosque was destroyed in 18th century during [ … ]
Minarets of Sidi Bashir’s Mosque
Details of relief panels from the minarets of the mosque.
Carved Pillars of the Sidi Bashir Mosque
The intricate carving on the surviving pillars of the Sidi Bashir mosque.
Sidi Sayed Mosque, Ahmedabad
The intricately carved window panels at the back of the mosque
Sidi Sayed Mosque (Front), Ahmedabad
The arched entrance of the mosque. Seen here in the rear of the mosque is the carved window panels and the mihrab.
Tree of Life, Sidi Sayed Mosque
The window panel with latticework at the Sidi Sayed mosque. At the center of the panel is the intricately carved tree of life.
Carved Windows of the Sidi Sayed Mosque, Ahmedabad
The intricately carved window panels as seen from the back of the mosque.
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Kappiri Sculptural Installation