History & Culture

Against All Odds: Writing with No Limbs

The Remarkable Journey of a Limbless Calligrapher.

Mar 17, 2024 •

Yasin Giray Demir

Masters and Apprentices: Filibeli Ahmed Arif

An interesting case study on how a prominent Ottoman calligrapher learned from his master at an older age.

Feb 28, 2024 •

Yasin Giray Demir

Three Pens, One Masterpiece

A unique story about how an Ottoman calligrapher wrote the entire Qur'an by hand, with using just 3 different pens from start to finish.

Feb 21, 2024 •

Yasin Giray Demir

Beyond Words: Hilyas in Islamic Calligraphy

Exploring the Artistic Expressions that Capture the Physical and Spiritual Essence of the Beloved Messenger in Islamic Tradition.

Feb 12, 2024 •

Yasin Giray Demir

The Craft of the Reed: A Deep Dive into Islamic Calligraphy Training

Exploring the Traditional Path from Apprenticeship to Artistic Mastery.

Jan 10, 2024 •

Yasin Giray Demir

Ruq'ah Script: Unveiling the Elegance of Ottoman Calligraphy

Exploring the Historical Significance and Contemporary Relevance of Islamic Calligraphy's Most Accessible Style

Dec 18, 2023 •

Yasin Giray Demir

The Story of the Entrance Gate Inscription of Şişli Mosque, Told by Hamid Aytaç

Stones that Speak: Calligrapher Hamid Aytaç's Captivating Memory Behind Şişli Mosque's Entrancing Gate Inscription.

Sep 5, 2023 •

Yasin Giray Demir

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