Islamic

Islamic design is one of my favorites we covered in this section. I enjoy the geometric patterns. Many of the patterns in the architecture originated from textiles, like carpets. This explains why the carpets look like walls and the walls look like carpets in Islamic architecture, particularly in Isfahan (Iran). Motifs are largely geometric, nonrepresentational, and often formed by tiles or mosaics. 

Since the climate is warm in the Islamic area and there is less reason to distance oneself from the ground, most people either sat, kneeled, or lied down. In this case, creative efforts were focused on mats, pillows, and carpets, rather than chairs. However, these items do not remain intact for centuries, so all we have is historical engravings to base these findings off of. 

Below (Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey)

Current Applications

In this picture of a modern-day building,  you can see the geometric pattern in the architecture. 

These pillows were designed by Sian Elin Thomas who spent 6 months in Israel was clearly influenced by the Islamic architecture around her.