A miniature of the Kaaba, painted by hand on a ground of sand ebru and accented with genuine 24K gold — two classical Turkish arts brought together in a single original piece.
This is an original, one-of-a-kind work by Aysel Toprak, a master of classical Turkish arts with over 30 years of experience. The background is a handmade sand ebru: pigments floated on water, mixed with fine sand, and lifted onto paper by hand, leaving a soft, granular texture that no two sheets ever share. On this one-of-a-kind ground, the Kaaba is rendered in the fine detail of the miniature tradition and finished with hand-applied 24K gold. The round composition sits at the center of a deep black and gold shadow box frame, giving the piece the depth and presence of a gallery work.
This is a one-of-a-kind original — not a print or reproduction. No two pieces from this hand can ever be identical.
🖋 Artwork Details:
— Original, one-of-a-kind miniature painting on handmade sand ebru
— Subject: the Kaaba, Masjid al-Haram
— Technique: hand-painted miniature with genuine 24K gold accents, on sand ebru (Turkish marbling)
— Artwork size: 9.5 inches in diameter (round)
— Frame size: 20 x 21.5 inches (H x W), black and gold shadow box frame
— Artist: Aysel Toprak, 30+ years of classical Turkish arts
🖼 Display:
— Arrives ready to hang
— A meaningful centerpiece for a living room, entryway, or prayer space
📦 Shipping & Packaging:
— Ships from Philadelphia, PA within 5–7 business days
— Carefully packaged and insured to protect the frame and glass
— Tracking number provided for every order
— Currently ships within the United States. For international inquiries, please message me before purchasing
🧼 Care:
— Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve the gold and pigments
— Dust the frame with a soft dry cloth; do not touch the gilded surface directly
— Avoid humid environments
↩️ Returns:
This is an original, handmade piece. I'm unable to accept returns or exchanges on original ceramics, calligraphy, and illumination artwork.
