Ajami painting is an ancient handicraft, named after the blend of motifs found in Persian, Turkish, Moroccan, and Arabic art, as well as ancient Greek and Roman art. Ajami art from Damascus is widely known around the world. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world's most famous museums, has a hall named after Damascus that is decorated with Ajami art. The New York Public Library also has a hall decorated with this Damascene art.