Bani Yas Square and Deira Tower
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi - Dubai - Sharjah - Al Ain
Bani Yas Square is a popular name among shoppers of textile products, electronic gadgets and artworks, whereas Deira Tower is known for its huge and wide collection of carpets, glassware and rugs from different parts of the world. Bani Yas Square and Deira Tower together divide a lion's share of all tourists and buyers who visit Dubai every year. The artistic excellence with which Deira Tower is built is evident to a discerning eye. The prominent circular 'cap' at its top recounts how the modern architectural style of the Tower blends well with the traditional style of the surrounding constructions.
Bani Yas Square is an area of pitchmen who would persuade you to buy their stuff. Give an air of authenticity while you bargain for goods and buy the products only when you are satisfied with their quality which you think would match their price.
Persian Rugs and Carpets are the main attractions of Deira Tower, situated at the heart of Deira and overlooking Bani Yas Square. Persian Art and Culture dates back to Bronze Age (3500-2000 BC), and the art of carpet-weaving has been one of the marked features of this culture which evolved with the culture ever since its origin. Sixteenth and seventeenth century witnessed a huge increase in the variety of Persian Carpets and many of the classical models have conquered the obstacle of time. Some classical models like, arabesques, scrolling vine networks, overlapping geometric compartments, cloud bands, palmettes and medallions are still available with the carpet dealers in Deira Tower.
Different kinds of Turkish Carpets available at Deira Tower are:
Wool on Wool: The most authentic and the least expensive carpet. Designs are often restricted to traditional geometric patterns and non-intricate figures.
Wool on Cotton: More complex in their weaving pattern with more number of knots. Floral designs and geometric figures are more common among designs.
Silk on Silk: Expensive carpets with high density of knots weaved into its surface. Intricacy of weaving and design is very high.
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