ARISH: PALM-LEAF ARCHITECTURE

This book offers an in-depth, vibrantly illustrated survey of palm-leaf architecture, exploring its history, traditions, present applications, and future prospects. Traditional buildings made from the leaves of date palms have provided shelter from the extreme climate of the Arabian Peninsula for centuries. In many regions, this is referred to as Arish. The book contains five sections: an overview in historical photographs; a comparison of regional variations in the United Arab Emirates; a focus on architectural and stylistic details; contemporary applications; and a resources section, including a step-by-step introduction to the making of Arish, from raw material to built form.