The creators of the tea set drew inspiration from The Grand Mosque of Damascus', also known as the Ummayad Mosque Damascus. It was built as early as in the VIII century by the order of one of the Umayyad caliphs and is rightfully considered one of the oldest mosques in the world. Its walls and arcs still retained unique mosaics featuring landscapes and fantastic buildings against golden background created by Syrian craftsmen.
In addition this tea set was inspired by another Syrian shrine- The Great Mosque that was built by the Syrian ruler Nur ad-Din in the XII century. In its courtyard one may find more ancient monuments such as antique Roman sarcophagus decorated with medusa head sculptures and flagstones with geometric patterns dating back to XI century BC.
The Grand Ummayad Mosque and The Great Mosque pictures are in oval medallions on the tea-pot and the sugar-bowl.
Each item of the set is decorated with a large fringe with ornamental palmettes – plant ornament stylized as fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree. This Syrian pattern resembling exquisite lace is especially impressive against the dark grey "metallic" background. Platinum décor makes the set especially festive and is used in the glazing of the bent spouts of the tea-pot and the milk jug, ornamental handles and fringes.
This collection is produced in a limited number of copies (500 sets).
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