as in handwriting
writing done by hand
she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy
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The museum’s permanent and open collection features historical and everyday objects that hold symbolic meaning in Sufism and are significant in terms of provenance and craftsmanship, including sculpture, musical instruments, textiles, calligraphy, manuscripts, and ceramic and mirror mosaics.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Islam has restrictions on the depiction of people or animals, so artists often express themselves through calligraphy, florals or line patterns—stars are safe to use.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 18 Dec. 2024
Of the 678 global traditions, practices, and human expressions on the list — which include things like Argentine tango, Chinese calligraphy, and Indian yoga — the Sosso-Bala is the only that’s entire history has been maintained within a single family.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Today, Jesse is the owner and designer of Freja Creative — formerly known as Freed Hands — offering custom stationery, wedding and event signage and calligraphy.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Islam has restrictions on the depiction of people or animals, so artists often express themselves through calligraphy, florals or line patterns—stars are safe to use.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 18 Dec. 2024
Of the 678 global traditions, practices, and human expressions on the list — which include things like Argentine tango, Chinese calligraphy, and Indian yoga — the Sosso-Bala is the only that’s entire history has been maintained within a single family.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Today, Jesse is the owner and designer of Freja Creative — formerly known as Freed Hands — offering custom stationery, wedding and event signage and calligraphy.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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