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Artisan Shahnawaz Sofi aims to promote ancestral Kashmiri pashmina weaving
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Shahnawaz Ahmad Sofi, an artisan from Rathpora Eidgah in Srinagar, has earned widespread recognition for reviving Kashmir's centuries-old Pashmina weaving tradition by integrating modern calligraphic art into handmade carpets.
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Spectacular Saudi Returns to India: Showcases Cultural Brilliance with Imm
Updated : 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 20: The Heart of Arabia is set to beat across India this month as Saudi's national tourism brand, Saudi, Welcome to Arabia, brings back its much-loved experiential showcase, Spectacular Saudi for the second time in India. Expanding its footprint, the 2025 editi
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"Never thought I would get it": Padma Shri awardee Farooq Ahmad Mir on bei
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Highlighting that making Kani shawls is ancestral work for him, which his children have also learnt about, Ahmad Mir mentioned to ANI, "This is our ancestral work... I was conferred with the National Award after they saw the shawl... I worked on calligraphy."
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Sharjah Calligraphy Forum draws 30,000 visitors
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The 11th edition of the Sharjah Calligraphy Forum, under the theme "Numerals" wrapped up yesterday following a two-month celebration dedicated to Arabic calligraphy, drawing 30,000 visitors from around the world.
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Kashmiri calligraphy artist Firdosa Bashir becomes role model for youth
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Firdosa's work shows the spiritual teachings of Islam, using traditional calligraphy styles with her own ideas. Her pieces are known for their bright colours and detailed designs, which have earned her appreciation within her community.
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Rediscovering a Forgotten Artform: Seagram's 100 Pipers Breathes New Life
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28: Seagram's 100 Pipers, India's #1 selling Scotch, is proud to reinforce its commitment to preserving India's rich cultural heritage, with the latest chapter of The Legacy Project, an initiative dedicated to rediscovering forgotten Indian artforms. As part of t
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organises panel with leading calligraphy exper
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As part of its World Calligraphy Day celebrations, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organised a discussion panel on "Arabic Calligraphy Between Creativity and Innovation."
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UAE: Dubai Culture recognised twice at GovMedia Conference & Awards
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has won two awards at the GovMedia Conference & Awards hosted in Singapore in June, bagging the 'Digital Initiative of the Year' award for the Ramadan Heroes initiative and the 'Campaign of the Year' award for the Dubai Calligraphy Bie
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Through letters, calligraphy designer duo Abraham and Thakore create langu
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Designers David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore's presentation at Lakme Fashion Week 2023 was display of exquisitely created attires and a way of communicating a significant message. The show is taking place from October 11-October 15 at Pragati Maidan.
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Dubai Culture organises 'History of Arabic Calligraphy in UAE' Exhibition
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has welcomed visitors to explore an exhibition at Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE's largest heritage museum, titled "History of Arabic Calligraphy in the United Arab Emirates".
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Dubai Culture offers aspiring talent calligraphy courses rooted in innovat
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is announcing its Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation, and gilding courses designed to nurture and inspire emerging talent in the realm of Arabic calligraphy.
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Kashmir Art Emporium concludes calligraphy exhibition under 'Know your art
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Organized by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, the exhibition brought together a captivating display of calligraphy that left visitors from different walks of life enthralled and inspired.
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