Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The Qur'an, God's word as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, was transmitted in the Arabic language. Initially, ...

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An curved arrow pointing right. Calligraphy inkstones, especially elaborately designed ones, can cost over $5,000. While the traditional practice of using an ink stick and inkstone is less common ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold ...

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Calligraphy is a type of decorative handwriting. There is lots of calligraphy in the Quran close QuranThe Muslim holy book. and on many Islamic buildings. Mosques close mosqueA place of worship ...

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An angry mob in Pakistan accused a woman who wore a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy of blasphemy, after mistaking them for Quran verses. She was saved by police who escorted her to safety ...

"I aim for an expression that challenges the viewer's mind, inviting them to reflect beyond the surface meanings of the lines ...

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