Moonglow From Underground
the alabaster art of Abdulwahhab al-Sayrafi
Moonglow from Underground
Alabaster, one of the rarest and most ancient of lighting materials, has now been reinterpreted in a contemporary idiom. Used to illuminate Arabian palaces and tower-houses since 2,000 years ago, the subtle glow of alabaster – 'moonlight stone' – has been brought to light again by Abdulwahhab al-Sayrafi, master alabaster craftsman. His unique, hand-made range of alabaster windows, lamps and candleholders are perfect for today's architecture and today's interiors
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