Islamic Wall Art Blog
Besmele-i Sharif: Its Meaning in Calligraphy
The Basmala: its words, its place at the start of almost every chapter of the Qur'an, and its long history in calligraphy.
Arabic wall art ideas by room and style, with guidance on script choice, finish and the scale that suits each wall.
Kufic is the oldest documented Arabic script: angular, geometric, named for Kufa. Its history, its two families, and why it suits a modern wall.
Modern Islamic wall art: how contemporary pieces reinterpret classical calligraphy, and how to place them in a minimalist interior.
A tour of the main Islamic wall art styles, what distinguishes each, and how calligraphy history shapes the designs sold today.
An introduction to Islamic calligraphy: the major scripts, how they differ, and what to look for when choosing a piece for a wall.