Nine and a half miles, on horseback, from Jerusalem in the unique grandeur of its situation (the Wilderness of Engedi, near the Dead Sea), the Laura of Mar Saba…
The Laura of Mar Saba near the Dead Sea.
Tag: Holy Land
Holy Land is a term for the region referred to in the Hebrew Bible as Canaan, Eretz Israel or the Promised Land. Since the Roman Empire, the region has been called Palestine.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
Early monastic life and the controversy over icons.
Two groups of poets, living in the seclusion of two monasteries were particularly involved in the dispute when at its height.
The daily life of the monk favourable or detrimental to creative work.
In the Benedictine system early Western monasticism is to be seen at its best. Its rule was generally adopted by the monasteries of Western Europe.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
The Temples of Baalbek in Lebanon.
The Temples of Baalbek in Lebanon. Egypt and Palestine by Francis Frith
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Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Mar Saba, center of earlier Greek Hymns, Odes and Canons
Early monastic life. Mar Saba, center of earlier Greek Hymns, Odes and Canons, and of the Quasi-Ecclesiastic Hymn.
The Holy House of Loreto. The Basilica della Santa Casa.
In the slope of the eastern Apennines, overlooking the Adriatic gulf, stands what may be called the European Nazareth.
Jericho, the lowest city in the world.
Its location in the Jordan Rift Valley makes it the lowest city in the world, about ten kilometres north of the Dead Sea.
Jerusalem. The Cotton Merchants’ Market. Suq al-Qattanin.
One of the entrances to the temple area within which stands the Mosque of Omar.
Traditional clothing from Arabia, Palestine and Syria.
Costume cuts and robe shapes from Arabia, Palestine and Syria.
The immersion of the pilgrims in the Jordan River
In this View Achmet Aga, the Governor of Jerusalem, with a part of his Arab guard, occupy the foreground.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
