Design Journal
Decorative ArtsDesign HistoryEight-Pointed StarGeometric PatternsInlay ArtIslamic GeometryMathematics in DesignMughal ArchitecturePersian Art
From medieval Persian tilework to the carved screens of Mughal India, the eight-pointed star has travelled through centuries of architecture and decorative arts. An exploration of the mathematics, cultural exchange, and extraordinary craftsmanship behind one of history’s most enduring geometric motifs.