Arabic, Persian, Farsi, Urdu, Dari Calligraphy

Category: Syrian Refugee Relief

  • This too shall pass

    This too shall pass

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    “This too shall pass” This artwork is available as a benefit for Syrian refugee relief: www.palmstone.com/for-syria

  • Joseph and his brothers

    Joseph and his brothers

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    This is a print made from an old metal printing plate from Iran, I am guessing c. 1930s. The photo is of Joseph being thrown in the well by his brothers. The story is originally from the Torah, but also very popular in Persian poetry. The Farsi reads بچاه انداختن برادران يوسف را “into the well…

  • أهلاً وسهلاً

    أهلاً وسهلاً

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    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.”…