N.O.R.F Posted August 1, 2007 Mosque to lay out largest handwoven carpet in world Staff Report Published: July 31, 2007, 23:12 Abu Dhabi: The largest handwoven carpet in the world will soon be flown to the Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, opening here in September, an official said. Juma Al Junaibi, director general of Abu Dhabi Municipality, said the Dh30 million carpet will be laid out in the main prayer hall of the Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan mosque, the third largest mosque in the world. The manufacturers said around 40 tonnes of Iranian and New Zealand wool and cotton yarn were used to weave the 5,700 square metres carpet in Iran. The carpet, adorned with green and cream colours, was made in 18 months from 38 tonnes of wool and cotton by 1,200 weavers in three villages in northeastern Iran, said the head of Iran's state carpet company, Jalaleddin Bassam. The carpet, measuring 5,625 square metres [60,546 square feet], was made up of nine pieces which will be stitched together in the UAE to cover the floor of the central praying area of the massive mosque. There are 2.2 billion knots in the carpet, which was made with the best wool from the southern Iranian town of Sirjan and from New Zealand in 25 colours using 20 different natural dyes, Bassam said. The dominantly green and cream carpet bears the classic Persian motifs of scrolling vine networks and five medallions - symmetrical centrepieces, which alone measure seven metres to 20 metres feet] wide. It was rolled out for the first time in Tehran's vast open air prayer ground, the Mosalla, where photographers had to board helicopters for a full view and onlookers appeared as matchsticks on the immense carpet. Several trucks were needed to take the carpet for the showing in Tehran while it will be flown to the UAE in two separate planeloads. "Four groups will be sent to the UAE for the fitting and cleaning of the carpet which has been insured from the start of weaving until delivery," Bassam said. gulfnews.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted August 1, 2007 Tehran, Aug 1: The world's largest hand-woven carpet unveiled here is all set to roll in a mosque in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 45-tonne green coloured carpet, custom made for Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan mosque in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, will be transported in two airplanes, WAM news agency said Wednesday. The manager of Iran Carpet Company (ICC) said 1,200 weavers and scores of experts were involved in weaving the four-piece rug, which took one year to complete at an estimated cost of $8.5 million. Covering an area of 5,700 square metres, the carpet has a unique design, featuring five big medallions depicting various traditional flower motifs. About 30 tonnes of wool and 15 tonnes of cotton were used in weaving the mammoth rug. --- IANS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted August 1, 2007 I have seen the new mosque in Abu Dhabi. Its huge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted August 1, 2007 Go to the sheekha and tall him to build a similar one in Burco .... i'm sure all the other mosques will be closed on fridays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted August 1, 2007 Dar Albir Society, Dubai, daralber@emirates.net.ae. Last time I came across them they were actually raising money for a Mosque in Hargsaisa. Worth a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted August 1, 2007 You are there niyow and they easily accept to build mosques and schools ,,,,,,,, you will do a lot for Burco if you make some contacs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera Posted August 1, 2007 That billion $ mosque looks like that giant Palace of that disney cartoon Aladdin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElPunto Posted August 1, 2007 The kings of show-off and dhan-dhansi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
