My World: Deerah..

[fahim mohammed]

A part of my city. Actually the word has a much greater meaning depending on how it is used.
Here I am using it to signify a part of my city which is commonly called ' Deerah'.

This wall roughly marked the outer limits of the city in the not very distant past. Now it is a heritage construction.

Around it are the administrative offices of the city. Built at very high costs and designed in the way of the old. It is a vast area. But when one says that one is going to Deerah, one generally implies the older part of the city. There one can get lost in the traditional shops..the ' Souk '.

A little further down rise the modern tower blocks and one is in an entirely different age and place.
But this part of the city is preserved and maintained in as much authentic detail as possible.

 

[fahim mohammed]

One can bargain for traditional items. Many hours can be spent in this part of the city just looking at traditional crafts and items that are very much in use to this day.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Coffee and tea. Want authentic utensils..this is one of the places to get them.
Making true Arabic coffee involves the knowledge passed down from generations. And it takes time.

The aroma..I need coffee now!!

 

[fahim mohammed]

On the way to Deerah, one can stop by and look for office space..

 

[fahim mohammed]

I prefer to take the side streets. Not the multi-lane highways. Much less traffic..

 

[fahim mohammed]

Do stop by our Museum. A wonderful display of our Heritage.

And an entire section devoted to products of more modern times...

Then and Now, it is called.

The Museum is state of the art..as they say. The design, the lighting, the multi-media displays..all housed in traditional surroundings.

 

[James Lemon]

Some interesting looking elements in a few of the images. I really like the geometry of the 4 rent image and the old structure. Enjoyable set !

 

[Paul Abbott]

Bloody hell, Fahim! Your first three images are fantastic to see, the first would make a great image for the wall...

 

[fahim mohammed]

James, thanks for looking in.

Paul, there are prints from MF of this place. Much better than I could do.
So the wall is bare!!

Thanks a lot guys for your time.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Fahim,

Where did you find this picture? Can you take some of your own? You'd have the challenge of reproducing this magnificent image and then leaving it behind with your own ideas.

Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

Fahim,

Where did you find this picture? Can you take some of your own? You'd have the challenge of reproducing this magnificent image and then leaving it behind with your own ideas.

Asher

Asher, my good friend, should I thank you for considering this a ' magnificent image ' or should I feel discouraged that you think I am incapable of having shot this one.

Ayesha and I were in Deerah to buy floor seatings. While she shopped, I took some snaps.

Take care and best wishes.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Asher, my good friend, should I thank you for considering this a ' magnificent image ' or should I feel discouraged that you think I am incapable of having shot this one.

Ayesha and I were in Deerah to buy floor seatings. While she shopped, I took some snaps.

Take care and best wishes.

Be encouraged! I thought it was taken long ago with MF! I still would love to see more of this venerable place.

Asher