ISLAMIC HOME DECOR

1. Alam: It is associated with the Shi'a community participating in processions to commemorate Imam Husain, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, who was killed at the Battle of Karbala in A.D. 680. "Allah, Muhammad, 'Ali" is written in a pierced inscription in the middle of this illustration, and the same names are written in roundels all around the main inscription. The center is surrounded by dragons, who hold it in place with their feet and entangle their tails at the base. They feature spherical scales on their backs, perforated bodies, and legs that resemble nubs. 

2. Surahi: When royalty staged a magnificent feast in the 1600s under the Mughal Dynasty, beverages were served in these types of pots, also known as "Surahis." The body of this Surahi was exquisitely cast and sculpted by the artist, and in the center of it, Islamic imprints calling to their god, "Allah," can be seen. These Islamic imprints are surrounded by a lovely ring of flowers, and they are followed by intricate vine patterns that can be seen running across the handle and the spout of the pot. When wanting to add an ethnic and regal touch to a home, surahi is one of the unique artifacts that acquired popularity in North India when utilized as a decorative item. Throughout Islamic history, its shapes and sizes have kept on changing. 

3. Astrolabe: In essence, the astrolabe is a physical representation of the cosmos that an astronomer might grasp in their hands. Its many applications in Renaissance and Medieval Europe included surveying, astrology, and timekeeping. The layout of the astrolabe, a two-dimensional representation of the skies, was created using the stereographic projection mathematics technique. 

4. Isalmic Globe: The scope and sophistication of the scientific culture that emerged in the Muslim world between the ninth and fifteenth centuries are demonstrated through Islamic globes. They also give insight on a time when Muslim scientists were at the forefront of the field, creating a truly Muslim science that effectively merged logical inquiry with religious belief. These artefacts show the intellectual ties between Ancient Greece, Medieval Islam, and Western Modernity, each civilization being owing to the one before it, above and beyond geography, history, and religion.

These historically significant pieces can be a great addition as a decor item in your house. The historicity and importance of these objects add to the personality of the room they are displayed in, thus also depicting the elite taste of the person who has bought them. These elements of Islamic History have been under-researched and thus denote a world of unknown wisdom. Keeping them in your house might be a sign of the hunger for knowledge in you, while keeping the aesthetic sense of the room in mind. 

They are all made up of Copper or Brass, thus they are characterized by an elegant shine and the versatile nature to adjust to any wall color. The objects have an old-school flavor to them, so it might also appeal to people who love collecting rare, unusual historic items. 

FAQS

Q1. Are Islamic Alams readily available?

Yes, they are. Thus, when one is found, they are a treasured object.

Q2. What should be kept in mind while using an Islamic object to decorate the house?

The guideline you should keep in mind when renovating your home is to avoid using any representational components. No sculptures portraying people or animals, no full statues, and no furnishings with animal figures.