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8 Fold Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Carved capital, Nasrid Palaces
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Plaster Carved facade, Alhambra, Granada, Spain.
Photo: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Alhumbra-Dom-196x196.jpg)
Arch
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1128-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Hexagonal Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_00671-196x196.jpg)
Generalife gardens, The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_00641-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101782-rotated-196x196.jpg)
Stucco Window
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_01272-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Muqarnas, The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-16-196x196.jpg)
The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-1-196x196.jpg)
Stucco Carving, The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-5-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Spandrel Stucco carving, The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-181-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Arches with view to Albizin, Granada
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0102-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Carved stucco spandrel
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-121-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Muqarnas, The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Window. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Generalife Gardens. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Pierced Stucco Windows. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0081-196x196.jpg)
Pierced Stucco Windows. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0082-196x196.jpg)
Stucco Facade. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0093-196x196.jpg)
Pierced Stucco Windows. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0118-196x196.jpg)
Pierced Stucco Windows. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0129-196x196.jpg)
Pierced Stucco Windows. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0214-196x196.jpg)
Carved Stucco Facade. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0215-196x196.jpg)
Pierced Stucco Windows. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0619-196x196.jpg)
Carved stucco spandrel. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-151-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Pierced Stucco Window. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0702-196x196.jpg)
Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101172-e1355184736442-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Pierced Stucco Windows. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0221-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101231-rotated-196x196.jpg)
Wooden ceiling. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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6 Fold Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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6 Fold Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Carved Stucco 4 Fold Pattern. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Pierced Stucco Window. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0204-196x196.jpg)
Wooden Ceiling. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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8 Fold Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101712-e1356919310794-196x196.jpg)
Joined wooden pattern. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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8 Fold Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101761-rotated-196x196.jpg)
Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101831-e1356919399424-196x196.jpg)
Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101851-196x196.jpg)
Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101881-e1356919439858-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101902-e1356919457465-196x196.jpg)
The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101912-196x196.jpg)
Pierced Stucco Window. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Dominic Taylor![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0223-196x196.jpg)
Carved Stucco. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11101941-196x196.jpg)
Joined Wooded Pattern. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Joined Wooded Pattern. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
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Joined Wooded Pattern. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: R Henry![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102141-196x196.jpg)
Spandrel Stucco carving, The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102162-e1355184388471-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102182-e1356918282427-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: R Henry![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102231-196x196.jpg)
Ceder wood celing joinery. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: R Henry![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102292-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102312-rotated-196x196.jpg)
Arches with view to Albaicin, Granada
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-23-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102322-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102332-rotated-196x196.jpg)
Biomorphic relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
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View of the gardens of the Generalife, Alhambra, Granada
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Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Generalife, Alhambra
Photo: R Henry![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102551-196x196.jpg)
Ceiling detail, Alhambra
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View from the Alhambra
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Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Generalife, Alhambra
Photo: R Henry![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P11102651-e1359107887363-196x196.jpg)
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Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-14-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Spandrel stucco carving
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-31-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Stucco carving, Alhambra Palace
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-4-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
Photo: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-61-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-7-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Four fold pattern, stucco carving
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-81-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Stucco carving, repeat pattern, underside of arch
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-91-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Stucco carving, repeat pattern, underside of arch.
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-101-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern with calligraphy in plaster, Alhambra
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-111-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Carved stucco spandrel
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-131-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Wooden doors with relief pattern in plaster surround, Alhambra
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-141-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Carved marble capital, Court of Lions, Alhambra
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-161-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Woodcarved Khatam door panel, Court of Lions
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-171-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Spandrel stucco carving
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-211-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Arch
Picture: Adam Williamson![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Adam-Bio-221-scaled-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-2-196x196.jpg)
Cut tile pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-3-196x196.jpg)
Joined wooden pattern. The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-5-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-6-196x196.jpg)
8 Fold Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-7-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-8-196x196.jpg)
Calligraphic relief in plaster, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-9-196x196.jpg)
Calligraphic relief in plaster above alicatado (cut tile) pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-10-196x196.jpg)
Muqarnas in plaster, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-12-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-13-196x196.jpg)
Muqarnas detail, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-14-196x196.jpg)
6 Fold Pattern, Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-15-196x196.jpg)
Khatam (Seal, Star) Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-17-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-18-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-19-196x196.jpg)
Garden of the Generalife, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-20-196x196.jpg)
Geometric relief pattern in plaster, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-21-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-22-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-23-196x196.jpg)
Metal door, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-24-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-25-196x196.jpg)
Biomorphic relief pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-26-196x196.jpg)
Biomorphic relief pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-27-196x196.jpg)
Biomorphic relief pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-28-196x196.jpg)
Biomorphic relief pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-29-196x196.jpg)
Arched windows
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-30-196x196.jpg)
Biomorphic relief pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-32-196x196.jpg)
Alicatado Tiles (cut ceramics). The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-33-196x196.jpg)
Arches with plaster relief patterns
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-34-196x196.jpg)
The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Photo: Lia Cummings![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-35-196x196.jpg)
Arch with biomorphic relief pattern, Alhambra
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lia-36-196x196.jpg)
Biomorphic detail in wood
Photo: Lia Cumming![](https://artofislamicpattern.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_00281-196x196.jpg)