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Hilye-i Şerif (“The Noble Description”)
£150.00Hilye-i şerîf or hilye-i nebî is an ornamental art developed by Ottoman calligraphers in the 17th century. It includes Qur’anic verses and Prophet Hz. Muhammad’s a description of the physical and moral characteristics. The four circular panels contain the names of Hz. Abu Bakr, Hz. Omar, Hz. Ali and Hz. Uthman.
Initially, the calligrapher (who is unknown) wrote this Hilye on the cardboard and the illuminator, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent illumination art. In the original artwork, real gold is used for the yellow parts you see here.
Huv’el Baki
£120.00Huve’l Baki means “Allah is everlasting”. It is one of his 99 names according to the Islamic faith. Huve’l Baqi is usually written on tombstones.
Initially, the calligrapher (who is unknown) wrote this Hilye on the cardboard and the illuminator, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent illumination art. In the original artwork, real gold is used for the yellow parts you see here.
Hyacinth
£185.00This artwork was made with a muraqqa technique.
Muraqqa (Murakka) is an example of beautiful writing written on a paper glued on top of each other like cardboard. In the art of marbling, it is a form of sandy marbling with a thin sill drawn on the edges of the flowered marblings and arranged with a matching coloured battal on the outside. Tahrir is drawn in optional colours -usually gold or silver- around the sills.
Istanbul is in my Hand (Printed)
£87.00The miniature artist, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent miniature art. She inspired from her imagination and desire for keeping the historical city of Istanbul in her hands. As you may see, there are many micro-details which can only be seen by directly looking the original artwork with magnifying glass. In the original artwork, real gold is used for the yellow parts you see here.
Kufi “Allah”
£1,100.00Experience the divine beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where classical illumination techniques and Kufic calligraphy come together in a harmonious blend of creativity and devotion. This exceptional piece, based on the combination of circles and hexagons, beautifully depicts Allah as the one and only God in Islam.
Kufi “Allah”
£70.00Experience the divine beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where classical illumination techniques and Kufic calligraphy come together in a harmonious blend of creativity and devotion. This exceptional piece, based on the combination of circles and hexagons, beautifully depicts Allah as the one and only God in Islam.
Kufi “Muhammad”
£70.00Discover the exquisite beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where classical illumination techniques meet Kufic calligraphy in a harmonious blend of creativity and skill. This captivating piece honors the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) through a mesmerizing combination of circles and hexagons.
Kufi “Muhammed”
£1,100.00Discover the exquisite beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where classical illumination techniques meet Kufic calligraphy in a harmonious blend of creativity and skill. This captivating piece honors the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) through a mesmerizing combination of circles and hexagons.
Lale-i Nazenin
£320.00The delicate beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where tradition meets innovation. This enchanting Istanbul Tulip design, symbolizing two lovers embracing, is brought to life through the intricate hatching technique on watercolor.
Lale-i Nazenin
£55.00The delicate beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, Lale-i Nazenin, where tradition meets innovation. This enchanting Istanbul Tulip design, symbolizing two lovers embracing, is brought to life through the intricate hatching technique on watercolor.
Lale-i Nazenin (Kind Tulip 2)
£350.00The delicate beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where tradition meets innovation. This enchanting Istanbul Tulip design, symbolizing two lovers embracing, is brought to life through the intricate hatching technique on watercolor.
Lale-i Nazenin (Kind Tulip)
£62.00The delicate beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where tradition meets innovation. This enchanting Istanbul Tulip design, symbolizing two lovers embracing, is brought to life through the intricate hatching technique on watercolor.
