5 Mayıs 2023, Cuma
Portuguese Mosque Carpet
Portugal is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula and has a very small Muslim population. However, mosques in Portugal use mosque carpets decorated with traditional Islamic motifs. Mosque carpets produced in Portugal are usually made of high quality materials. Wool and silk are frequently used materials. The colors of the carpets are often vibrant and decorated with Islamic motifs. Elements such as flowers, geometric shapes, tulips and Islamic writings are used in the patterns. Mosque carpet production in Portugal is usually carried out with handmade carpets. These rugs are made from higher quality materials and last longer. However, handmade carpets are more expensive and not often used in mosques in Portugal. Portugal is also a country that imports mosque carpets from many countries. Mosque carpets, especially imported from Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and India, are among the carpets frequently used in mosques in Portugal. As a result, mosque carpets are produced in Portugal with handmade carpets and generally high quality materials are used. Islamic motifs and vibrant colors are often used in the design of mosque carpets in Portugal. Portugal is also a country that imports mosque carpets from many countries, and carpets imported from Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and India are frequently used in mosques in Portugal.