Trophies worth fightig for...
http://www.atcosquash.com/images/snippe36.jpg LEFT: This trophy represents an Incense Burner (Mabkhara). 'Makbhara' was traditionally made from clay or wood. The wooden base is carved out of wood to formlegs and the holder on the pedestal base has an inward sloping side which supports a metal cup in which is placed Oudh (Frankincense). The burners are decorative and with pattern combinations of mirrors and carving in the wood. The craft of making Mabkhara is practiced today by artisans of Ha'il province, one of the northern province of Saudi Arabia, Thus a fragrant and elegant ritual of the past survives in the Arab world today as a symbol of warm hospitality. This trophy has been designed and hand made in wood and platinum fused glass exclusively for the Saudi International Squash Tournament sponsored by ATCO in Al Khobar by Desert Designs. RIGHT: This trophy symbolises the first Saudi Fort. It reflects the rich heritage of Arabia. It has been handmade exclusively for the Saudi Squash Tournament sponsored by ATCO. The windows and doors are carved in teak wood. The doorway holds a squash racket and the embellishments are Arabian motifs all made with gold and platimum fused in glass, made and designed in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia by Desert Designs>
http://www.atcosquash.com/images/snippe36.jpg LEFT: This trophy represents an Incense Burner (Mabkhara). 'Makbhara' was traditionally made from clay or wood. The wooden base is carved out of wood to formlegs and the holder on the pedestal base has an inward sloping side which supports a metal cup in which is placed Oudh (Frankincense). The burners are decorative and with pattern combinations of mirrors and carving in the wood. The craft of making Mabkhara is practiced today by artisans of Ha'il province, one of the northern province of Saudi Arabia, Thus a fragrant and elegant ritual of the past survives in the Arab world today as a symbol of warm hospitality. This trophy has been designed and hand made in wood and platinum fused glass exclusively for the Saudi International Squash Tournament sponsored by ATCO in Al Khobar by Desert Designs. RIGHT: This trophy symbolises the first Saudi Fort. It reflects the rich heritage of Arabia. It has been handmade exclusively for the Saudi Squash Tournament sponsored by ATCO. The windows and doors are carved in teak wood. The doorway holds a squash racket and the embellishments are Arabian motifs all made with gold and platimum fused in glass, made and designed in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia by Desert Designs>