Tunisian
wrought iron work |
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Tunisian wrought iron work is mainly inspired by the corresponding arts from Morocco or Spain
(Andalusia). The various motives adorning gates, doors, windows and other are of
Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese inspiration.The filling motives are C or S shaped irons. |
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Generally, the door or window gratings are made of a frame of round iron with 8-10 mm diameter and decorative motives also of (5 mm) round
iron, which are tied together with round or (3-4 mm) flat irons. Square or flat irons are less usual and employed only in works inspired by Spanish and Portuguese crafts or in modern
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Other elements are related to the building
crafts, such as door knockers, locks, door holders and “Khomsas” (specifically Arabic items which represent a hand and according to legend protect against bad
luck). Wrought iron, copper or bronze are frequently used to handcraft these door
accessories. |

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Nowadays, wrought iron has conquered new horizons in the arts of
decoration, where it is associated with other materials, e.g. glass, for the artisan manufacturing of lightings
(ceiling lights, sconces and lamps), candlesticks and other decorative
objects. |
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Links :
Islamic Art
Miftah Shamali (North Africa)
Tunisia (Tourism)
Morocco (Tourism)
Egypt (Tourism)
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