The doors in Oman are widely popular all over the world. These uniquely ornamented doors are an important feature in most houses. The simplest homes from the small villages to the houses in the cities have beautifully carved brightly coloured and intricately detailed doors. The doors are generally made from wood or metal, however, the more expensive and elaborate ones are often constructed from mahogany and are decorated with spikes and studs. These symmetrical forms displayed on the doors come from the traditional repertoire of Islamic geometric and floral motifs. While a majority of the doors are produced locally, some are even made in East Africa and imported. In the old times, the doors were traditionally fashioned with wooden bolts and handmade locks