Diacritique (signe) 

What does Diacritique (signe) mean? Meaning: signs (dots, dashes) used in Arabic writing to precisely define words and their pronunciation.  

Lustre métallique 

What does Lustre métallique mean? Meaning: type of glaze obtained by applying a glaze containing metallic particles to an already glazed ceramic object. The lustre effects are created by the light…

Sabil-kuttab 

What does Sabil-kuttab mean? Meaning: building, or part of a building, with a public fountain on the first floor and an elementary school on the upper floor (found mainly in Mamluk…

Email 

What does Email mean? Meaning: the fixing of molten glass to a support, usually metal or glass.  

Madrassa 

What does Madrassa mean? Meaning: designates a school, whether secular or religious, whatever the denomination. In Islamic architecture, it often refers to a Koranic school.  

Saz (style)

What does Saz (style)mean? Meaning: Turkish term for a decorative style characterized by vegetal compositions combined with long, serrated leaves. These ornaments were used in Ottoman art on various types…