Tezhib (Illumination)
35 Basmala
£155.00Basmala is the Islamic Phrase meaning ‘in the name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful’.
It is a belief that if Basmala is written 35 times on a piece of paper and hung it on a wall, it protects from evil eye, devil, and jinn as well as increases wealth and earnings.
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.
A Headstone
£300.00The illumination artist, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely applied this harmonious and coherent artwork. The design is a replication of one of the headstones from Ottoman Empire. She used the tarama technique, which is used to make the motif look like stylized objects from nature. It is very difficult technique to apply perfectly. When you zoom to the artwork, you may see how details and transition of colours are applied clearly and sharply.
Autumn in Spectacular Tezhib Art
£500.00This artwork of Autumn, created using the traditional and classic illumination method, showcases a delicate application of Islamic geometric patterns at its center. The artist employed techniques such as shikaf, halkar, gold dilution, and color hatching to enhance the piece. By carefully selecting and blending colors, the artist successfully evokes the feeling of autumn. Additionally, the artist hand-colored the paper, adding a unique and personal touch to this exquisite creation.
Ayat-al Kursi
£75.00Ayat-al Kursi is regarded as one of the most powerful ayahs in the Quran. It is strongly believed that when it is recited, it protects you, your home and your family. Its inscription is hung to protect the house from theft.
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.
Babur-Style Mughal Flower
£230.00Celebrate the artistry of Nazli Durmusoglu as she breathes new life into Babur-style miniatures into Mughal Flower, blending tradition with contemporary techniques to create masterpieces that resonate with beauty, history, and timeless elegance.
Effort
£1,250.00This piece combines two different branches of traditional Turkish arts, illumination and calligraphy, and reflects a collaborative effort between two master artists. Master calligrapher Sahof Almustafa’s calligraphic text reads ‘’Er-rızku a’l Allah’’ (the Arabic for: Allah is the One who determines our rizq or sustenance). It is a common phrase used in Hüsn-i Hat that is usually written on a plaque and displayed, especially in workplaces and shops, as a continuous prayer for sustenance.
Artist Gülcan Acar used the art of illumination for its intended purpose, framing and decorating the calligraphic writing with the zencerek pattern (braided ribbon / chain pattern). She created an original frame-like pattern that highlights the text by combining different motifs and stylized flowers. These patterns, which are drawn in geometrical order, are intended to represent strips of the same thickness that appear as though they are knitted. The artist has also used the traditional Tezhip technique with the Rumi pattern, which is one of the most popular motifs in Tezhip art.
Enchanted
£225.00Celebrate the artistry of Nazli Durmusoglu as she brings the Hatayi technique to life in the style of Ali Üsküdari, blending tradition with innovation to create masterpieces that enchant the eye and enrich the soul into Enchanted.
Face to Face
£375.00The calligraphy in the artwork is called as ‘Musenna Calligraphy’. Musenna means ‘two parts or two folded’. This style of calligraphy is also called as mirror calligraphy. This artwork is a great example of a symmetrically arranged calligraphy.
Gevher – Gem
£2,225.00Experience the brilliance of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, Gevher – Gem, where the timeless beauty of the sun is elegantly captured through classical illumination techniques.
Handmade Bookbinding Replication
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, a stunning reproduction of a handmade bookbinding (Cilt) design from the 15th century Sultan Fatih period.
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.
