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CORRIDOR
ART
Adorning the corridors of the W Muscat are some vibrant works of 3D-art that celebrate local Omani and Arabic folklore. Themed around mythical characters, the stylish pieces feature stunningly regal women, burqa-clad and often featuring the signature beaked mask of Bedouin women.
There are six masterpieces that together make up W Muscat’s corridor art.
There is for instance, Ahlam, the Princess of Dreams shown adorned with
Omani jewellery with traditional henna on her hands. Sideways Maira, so-called because her portrait is slightly angled to one side which makes her mask appear and then magically disappear as you walk through the corridors. Another example is Amirah, a princess from Salalah, adorned with Dhofari jewellery and a dress made from palm trees and banana leaves. Exemplifying the garden settings of Oman’s wadis is Flora, Queen of Greenery. All six stylish pieces are a memorable facet of W Muscat’s lavish interior design.
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