The sheer amount of stuff in the V&A is completely over whelming. Below are some random photos from the islamic arts, ceramics and painted glass exhibits. Some of it is kitsch, some of it just the opposite. Overall, the place is just overwhelming!
Tipoo’s tiger: the ceramic version; there is also a giant version in wood.
The Tower of Babel – this one more traditional in painted glass.
Samples of glaze colours in the ceramics materials and techniques room.



sounds like you are having a ball
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Monrow looks amazing calm for someone about to get his head torn off by a tiger!
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Why the last ones? ……. Encore please! Don’t you find the Islamic Art inspiring for color choices in quilting especially the tile work?
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