Istanbul's most photogenic building gets its nickname from the blue tiles adorning the interior. Ramadan, one of the months in the Islamic calendar, was also part of ancient Arabs’ calendars.

The majority of tiles that Cliff Douglas ... Cultural motifs he drew on include Native American, Islamic, Celtic and Moorish traditions. A key feature of his style is balance in asymmetry, ...

Industries in silk, glass and tiles were developed and Baghdad was the first city in the Islamic world to have its own paper mill. A technique learnt from Chinese travellers. The city attracted ...