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Silk Threads
Shashihalai designs hand-embroidered Arabic calligraphy in traditional and contemporary styles. Inspiration, gallery, ethics, stitch type.

Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy
Nihad Dukhan offers a modern interpretation of the art of Arabic calligraphy.

Arabic Calligraphy
Biographies and virtual gallery of the work of Kamel El Baba (1905-91) and his son Mokhtar, who offers custom Arabic calligraphy. Information on the development of Arabic calligraphy.

The Art of Arabic Calligraphy: The Art of the Pen
A short introduction on Arabic calligraphy and modern art work taken from Lassaad Metoui "The signs of the sand" and Hassan Massoudy "Le Jardain Perdu".

The Art of Calligraphy
An article by Alia F. Hasan discussing Arabic calligraphy, historic and present-day from Suite 101, with links to related sites.

Arabic Calligraphy
Detailed, richly-illustrated examination of the historical and cultural significance of Arabic calligraphy, from Islamic Arts and Architecture.

Islamic Calligraphy by Rasheed Butt
Samples of the work of a calligrapher from Islamabad, who works in both Arabic and Persian, on religious and poetic texts. Includes biography.

Art of Arabic Calligraphy
Mamoun Sakkal discusses the Arabic language, the origins and development of the script, and the Kufic and Cursive styles. Hosted by Sakkal Design.

Ermes, Ali Omar
Displays his paintings, which are principally based on the Arabic letter forms. Also has his articles and speeches, and a biographical note.

The Qur'anic Manuscripts
A brief description of the Qur'anic manuscripts dated from the first century Hijra are presented.


Arts: Periods and Movements: Islamic






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