A permanent collection exhibition of Islamic rugs at the Birmingham Museum of Art argues for the maintenance of religious practices alongside constant questioning of those in whom we place our trust.

The exhibition juxtaposes sacred objects with contemporary critique, inviting us to consider whether modern reinterpretations of tradition clarify or distort the past.

Faig Ahmed updates ancient craft with modern distortions. Turning An Ancient Carpet Weaving Technique Into An Art Installation Faig Ahmed reduces rug designs to individual threads that extend ...