Category: Arabic
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What scripts do you find most rewarding to write?
My first calligraphy instruction was in Persian (Farsi)* which uses the Arabic script. After the fifth grade we had to pass a major government exam in all subjects in order to complete elementary school and move on with our education. Among those subjects was calligraphy. We used the traditional qalam ney—a reed pen—which our teacher…
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Maktoob Arabic Tattoo
My client had already obtained a tattoo, “Maktoob” (meaning “it is written”), but wanted to embellish and improve the overall design. Working with an existing tattoo can be tricky; I strongly advise against trying to edit (or even worse obliterate) the original inking–it just creates more of a focal point for what you are trying…
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Zoomorphic Calligraphy Lion Tattoo
Zoomorphic calligram for a Persian tattoo in Farsi calligraphy: “Better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep.”
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Cedar of Lebanon Arabic Tattoo
My client requested an Arabic tattoo in the shape of the famed Cedar of Lebanon, shown here very nicely inked onto the arm. After I provide you with a custom designed calligraphy tattoo it is very gratifying to see the work inked by a skilled professional tattoo artist. The sharp edges, changing pen widths…
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Wedding Monogram Wax Seal
A wax seal with your own custom-designed monogram in Persian or Arabic calligraphy adds a touch of Old World class to wedding invitations and wedding favours.
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This too shall pass
“This too shall pass” This artwork is available as a benefit for Syrian refugee relief: www.palmstone.com/for-syria
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أهلاً وسهلاً
Ahlan Wa Sahlan: أهلاً وسهلاً Arabic, Stylized Kufic Script Traditional Arabic welcome–especially to a home– emphasizing hospitality to strangers. Ahlan—أهلا– is “family,” as in “You’ve come to stay with family,” and sahlanسهلا is flat or open place without obstacles and where there is abundance to be shared with visitors. “Welcome: you’re with family, be at ease.”…