The Evolution of Textile Monument (Arabic: نصب صناعة النسيج بقصر هلال), is a monument located in the center of the city of Ksar Hellal (Tunisia).[1] The monument is a symbol of the development of the textile industry in Ksar Hellal, the city is dubbed "the textile capital of Tunisia".[2][3][4]
| Evolution of Textile Monument | |
|---|---|
| Native name Arabic: نصب صناعة النسيج بقصر هلال | |
| حمامة | |
 The Evolution of Textile Monument, front view. | |
| Type | Monumental sculpture |
| Location | Ksar Hellal, Tunisia |
| Coordinates | 35°39′10″N 10°52′51″E / 35.65278°N 10.88083°E |
| Height | 11 metres (36 ft) |
| Built | 1997 |
| Sculptor | Abdelfattah Boussetta |
  Location of Evolution of Textile Monument in Tunisia | |
The monument was designed and executed by the Tunisian sculptor Abdelfattah Boussetta in 1997.[1][5] The monument is also known by the name Hmmama (Arabic: حمامة) which means ‘dove’ in English, due to the dove at the top of the monument, through which the sculptor wanted to represent the initial motion (development and ambition) and the creativity of the city in the textile industry sector.[5][1][3]
Gallery edit
- The Monument seen from different angles
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the Evolution of Textile Monument, Front view. -
the Evolution of Textile Monument during the construction, carried by the sculptor Abdelfattah Boussetta in 1997. -
the Evolution of Textile Monument, Side view.
References edit
- ^ a b c d Souissi, Salah (1 October 2007). "The subjectivity of Abdelfattah Boussetta's sculptures in the Tunisian space "صدمة المارة بدهشة الفن"". Azzaman (in Arabic). 10 (2811). London, United Kingdom: 11.
- ^ "Ksar Hellal Fashion Show devient une Tradition au capital du Textile". turess.com (in French). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ a b "قصرهلال ذاكرة البلاد وعاصمة النسيج". tunisia-sat.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "مدينة تزورها ..قصر هلال.. مدينــــــة التاريخ والنسيج والتجــــارة". alchourouk.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ a b "برنامج شخصيات بلادي تقدم لكم حوار خاص مع السيد " عبد الفتاح بوستة " نحات و فنان تشكيلي" (in Arabic). Sahel TV. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
External links edit
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