#23 A Zellige Border Variation- How to draw Islamic Geometry - زخارف اسلامية هندسية

This pattern is based on a classic star and hexagon motif, seen in Morocco and beyond. I took inspiration from a Zellige border I saw in the Mokhri Palace in Fes, Morroco. I took a tracing of one part and tiled it in not so conventional ways to produce variations. This kind of playing around taught me a great deal and was thoroughly enjoyable - I highly recommend you try it too.

So with #zelligeplay in mind on to this week's#tutorialtuesday challenge:
Construct this pattern using a compass and ruler and tile it, have a play around, with your tile size, and whether you tile it edge to edge, overlapping or a different wat altogether). Decorate it as you wish in whichever materials you prefer. Share your construction, work in progress shots and final piece by using the #zelligeplay hashtag & tagging me in the photo. As usual please try to take clear well lit photos!

My favourite will win free access to my Online Islamic Geometry Course. Challenge ends Tuesday 25th April 2017 23.59 GMT

If you want to continue learning online, you can enroll on my beginners course for £10/$10/€10:

https://www.udemy.com/islamic-geometry-using-a-compass-straight-edge/?couponCode=VIAYOUTUBE

or take it to a more intermediate level by enrolling on my new course for £30/$30/€30:

https://www.udemy.com/eightfoldislamicgeometry/?couponCode=VIASAMIRAMIANUK

MUSIC CREDIT : "Montmartre" by Jahzzar,
From the Free Music Archive used under CC BY-SA 3.0

PHOTO CREDIT: Samira Mian

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