Tag: Farsi
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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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Azadi آزادى
آزادى This is not a new design, nor the first time I am posting it. But my hope for Azadi — freedom — in this world rings stronger than ever. Persian/Farsi calligraphy of the word for Freedom; also the same word in Dari, Kurdish, Tajik, Urdu and other Persian-related languages.
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Arabic Farsi Persian Dari Urdu Calligraphy
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Welcome to FarsiCalligraphy.com featuring the work of artist and calligrapher S. J. Thomas. Please explore the various portfolio galleries. Fill out a contact form if you need additional information or to request calligraphy and design work. calligraphy logo design الخطوط design home calligraphy fonts marriage license خطوط عربية marriage certificate calligraphy alphabet calligraphy letters…
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About Me
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[symple_tabgroup] [symple_tab title=”SPECIALTIES”] S. J. Thomas, Calligrapher — خطاط و خوشنويس — استوار طوماس — I have been in love with pen and ink for most of my life. I began learning Persian/Farsi calligraphy in elementary school in Iran. Our teacher would walk around the class and cut a nib on each student’s reed pen and…
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Joseph and his brothers
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…
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Rumi: Seek the science that unties for you this knot.
From Rumi: Seek the science that unties for you this knot. Seek it as long as there’s life in you still to be sought. Leave that nothing that looks like it is something; Seek that something that looks like nothing; it is not. Translation by Zara Houshmand Calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, palmstone.com
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Persian tattoo calligraphy
Persian calligraphy created as a tattoo design for a client. www.palmstone.com
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Wedding Monogram
Wedding Monogram created by Stewart J. Thomas combines two names inside of a floral teardrop. www.palmstone.com
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Contemporary Kufic
A very loose rendering of contemporary Kufic style calligraphy. This is a Persian phrase that could be rendered into English as “In this world, not of this world.” Calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas. Commissions accepted at www.Palmstone.com
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Heech
“Heech” literally meaning “nothing” in Persian can also be understood as the void, the space to be filled by creation and creativity. This work is in homage to Parviz Tanavoli. His work, which II saw regularly growing up in Tehran has been an enormous inspiration in my own artwork and understanding of calligraphy.
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Mawlana Rumi
Mawlana Rumi wrote these two lines about the lover and the beloved. I am not aware of a translation into English. I shall undertake to translate it myself, but in the meanwhile if someone knows of a translation please let me know in the comments are in the contact section of my website palmstone.com. Original…
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Shalimar, written in the form of a bird
Shalimar, written in the form of a bird. Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas
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Oh Soul, you worry too much
Persian (Farsi) calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, selection from the poem of Jalaludin Rumi, known in English as “Oh Soul, you worry too much”
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Salaam Aleikum – Peace be with you
Salaam Aleikum – Peace be with you. Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas.
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Passover, Easter and Iranian New Year
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 to be part of a genuinely interfaith Passover Seder this year with participation by Jews,…
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