The Art of the Islamic Garden

My husband bought me this for my birthday after we had visited Cordoba in Spain.We want to create a Moorish courtyard similar to those we saw there and in Seville and Granada. This book is beautifully constructed and very clear on all the features found in Islamic gardens, their meanings and uses. My own design flowed easily from the information given and now all we have to do is find the right builder. A lovely, lovely book.

This was bought for a present for my brother in law. He said it is a very good book and illustrated well

Though I have not finished this book, what I have read is very inspiring. I am very passionate about gardening and this book is introducing me to Islamic designs. I love the geometric nature of the designs and the effect these gardens have on the soul. Somehow I have always felt that there is an inner, more spiritual aspect to garden design. Its a "feel" rather than a "think". The symbolism of the garden designs is very intriguing. Just one thought: Read the book with pen and notebook at hand as I feel this book is more of a textbook than a relaxed easy read!

Lovely book, informative and a good reference guide for planting a Persian garden using plants that will be happy to grow in the UK.

Amazing book. Full of amazing images

Amazing details on Islamic Gardens

When i first got this book, I initially felt a bit disappointed expecting a book with big photos of amazing looking gardens. As I read it now, it is in fact a therapeutic book, not only giving you techniques to design a islamic garden but also a spiritual understanding of it. It has many references to other religious teachings and how they view design and its connection to nature too. It makes you think of nature deeply and it is written very well. Absolutely love this book!!! ❤️

A enlightening book worth purchasing b dilley