Calligraphy is considered a particularly inclusive practice in Morocco, and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular among women. Calligraphy art or in Arabic "art of Hat" is one of Morocco ...
As a teenager, Kaoru Akagawa couldn’t read her Japanese grandmother’s letters, but she put it down to her unclear handwriting. Over a decade later, Kaoru realized her grandmother hadn’t been a poor ...
The writing style of Arabic calligraphy, which you may recognise from logos of Arab brands such as Al Jazeera, is a centuries-old art form with a storied history. Known for its fluid, curved script, ...
Editor's note: Chinese calligraphy is the artistic practice of writing Chinese characters using a brush and ink. Celebrated for its aesthetic beauty and cultural depth, Chinese calligraphy is not ...
UAE-based Pakistani visual artist Sadia Fahad blends Arabic calligraphy and abstract expression. She has developed a personal style that weaves together sacred texts, emotion-evoking brushwork and ...
Calligraphy is derived from the Greek words “Kallos” meaning “beauty” and “Graphein” meaning “to write”. Thousands of years ago, there were no fancy pens or pencils in ancient civilisations like Egypt ...
Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...
In his Fez office, Moroccan calligrapher Mohamed Serghini creates inscriptions. The award-winning craftsman keeps alive a type of calligraphy that appeared in his country in the first Hijri century, ...
This Valentines Day enjoy a crafty night out with the people you love most! the “Sip and Script” beginner’s calligraphy ...