Inspiration can come from anywhere and the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque (popularly known as the "Pink Mosque" due to the use of pink tiles in its design) in Shiraz, Iran, gets our creative juices flowing.

 

Many beautiful colored glass pieces adorn the front of the building and they emit a colorful light onto the large rugs. There is a wonderful kaleidoscope effect of colors that bring a vibrancy to the interior.

 

Mohammad Hasan e Memār and Mohammad Rezā Kāshi-Sāz e Širāzi were the architects and designers. It was constructed during the Qajar dynasty between 1876 and 1888 and is still being used today.

 

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