Objects tell Stories

There are more than 100,000 objects in the collection of Museum für Islamische Kunst. Each object has a story to tell.

These stories offer a glimpse into past ways of lives, enriching our cultural knowledge and deepening our understanding of complex historical events.

Where is the Dragon?

The star of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" project is a so-called Caucasian dragon carpet from the 17th century. A dragon carpet - all well and good - but: where is the dragon?

750 Years of Rumi

This year, the world marks the 750th death anniversary of the great Sufi poet and mystic, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī. His timeless words continue to inspire and captivate, transcending time and culture, reminding us of the enduring power of love, spirituality, and human connection.

Europeans in a Persian blue and white pottery

Global trade and its dynamics. Motifs of Chinese and European art on blue and white ceramics from Iran.

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Who is speaking here?

Stickereistreifen von Festtagsblusen aus der Gegend um Hluk (heute Tschechische Republik) Anfang/Mitte 19. Jahrhundert © Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

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"Trash or Treasure?"

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Is this even real?

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I want that too!

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Is this finished yet?

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When objects turn into fragments...

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Winter Celebrations around the World

We are taking a look at winter celebrations around the world through our collection.