Salaam Aleikum – Peace be with you. Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas.
No matter how justified it may be, fear is never a good counselor.
In our household we celebrate Passover, Easter and Iranian New Year – which this year are all happening at the same time! Blessings to everyone, no matter what traditions you follow. I should also mention that we were most fortunate … Read More
3 lines of poetry from Mahmoud Darwish:
between two countries never belonging in one no longer belonging in the other
Calligraphy, ink and watercolour on mulberry paper by Stewart J. Thomas.
Design of the name “Layli” – Lalibug – created by Stewart Thomas.
bahar23:
Library Entrance #Tehran #Iran (at Imam Khomeini Square / میدان امام خمینی)
National Library and Museum, Tehran
loveforiran:
The art of Minakari or Enamelling is called miniature of fire as well as the decoration of metal and tile with mina glaze. Minakari or Enamelling is the art of painting, colouring and ornamenting the surface of metals by … Read More
Stewart says: Ink painting on mulberry paper done last night as a demo for my painting students and, of course, in celebration of No Ruz. Eid-e shoma mobarak!
yunghummus:
words to live by.
(Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.)
ignisaquae:
The Sun Was Never A Child by *farzaddesign
featuring a poem by Iranian poet Sirous Jamali
Illuminated Manuscript Of The Pentateuch (Torah), Persia, 1483 CE
Today for something different: Hebrew manuscript from Persia, now in the collection of the British Museum. | original link
This rondel features original calligraphy and translation into Persian (Farsi) by Stewart J. Thomas of the Buddhist prayer:
May I be free from fear. May I be free from suffering. May I be happy. May I be filled with loving … Read More
Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas: the design is made up of repeating elements of the word “mehr” meaning love in Persian (Farsi).
Another example of a No Ruz haft sin table, this one reblogged from another collection. Happy New Year!
keshmeshak:
Sheikh Lotfollah mosque | Isfahan – Iran (x)
“The sons of Adam are limbs of each other, Having been created of one essence.When the calamity of time affects one limbThe other limbs cannot remain at rest.If you have no sympathy for the troubles of others,You are unworthy to … Read More
As we approach the celebration of No Ruz, the Iranian New Year which begins at the Vernal Equinox (usually March 21st in the Gregorian calendar), I am presenting a series of photos of the “Haft Sin” from previous years. This … Read More
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy” written by calligrapher Stewart J. Thomas, in English around the border of each piece, and in half lines within each frame in Persian (Farsi). Background and edges … Read More
Sketch for border design scrollwork incorporating stylized floral motifs. Original design by artist and calligrapher Stewart J. Thomas.
