When anyone speaks of Arabic Calligraphy, the first thing that comes to mind is Islamic art.
It is hard to believe that there are educated and well-aware people out there who would not at least know about Arabic Calligraphy.
Usually, people consider Arabic Calligraphy as a piece of decoration for their own homes, or a something sacred.
However, hardly anyone thinks creatively and includes Calligraphy in the options he or she might be considering for the purpose of gifting someone.
The idea is not new.
However, it certainly is unique and not a very familiar one.
That is, not a lot of people realize that calligraphy art can be given as gifts to people who you love and care for.
This is because often it so happens that we are thinking in terms of what would look unique and elegant, yet be in our budget range, and we miss out on linking budget and uniqueness of a gift we are looking for with calligraphy which is right there in front of our eyes.
We overlook the possibility of Arabic calligraphy serving as the perfect gift item.
Trouble with Selecting a Gift Want to give your best friend something you have never given her before? Gift her this: a small locket with the name of her new-born baby engraved in the locket in Calligraphy - how unique is that? And what did it take? Just a little creativity! A small locket made out of wood for your best friend's new-born, with its new name engraved on it in Arabic, is nothing expensive, yet it is unique, something that both the mother and child will treasure and cherish, and at the same time, it serves as the perfect gift.
Wondering what to get your parents on their wedding anniversary? How about a candle-light dinner with the candle stand having their names and date of wedding engraved or painted all over it in Calligraphy? Unique, romantic, meaningful, and not expensive at all! It's all about how creative you get.
With a little touch of creativity, you can find gift items in places you could never see them before.
With a little open-mindedness, you can come up with brilliant ideas which are both unique and never-thought-of-before, and at the same time, economical.
Variety in Arabic Calligraphy What is best about Arabic Calligraphy is that it is not at all as restrictive as it might seem at first glance.
It is not all about Arabic sayings, and Quranic verses.
True, those are as good an option as any when going for Calligraphy as an option for home décor.
It is always peaceful to have a piece of Islamic calligraphy in the drawing room or over the dinner table, especially if the piece of art contains Islamic wisdom which people take home learning from.
However, that is not all where Calligraphy starts from and ends.
Arabic Calligraphy can be found in several places, and can be done on pretty much any material of your choice.
That is, it is not necessary to restrict Arabic Calligraphy to wooden panels.
Rather, Calligraphy can be painted on mirrors just like glass painting, or it can be carved into marble mantle pieces.
Furthermore, when it comes to deciding what to engrave or paint Calligraphy on, it once again depends all upon your own creativity.
You can turn a very ordinary photo frame and have words of wisdom or relationship quotes painted over it in Arabic Calligraphy style, add a few beautiful pictures to it, wrap it, and viola! Your perfect gift is ready for delivery to its recipient.
The imagination is the limit.
It is hard to believe that there are educated and well-aware people out there who would not at least know about Arabic Calligraphy.
Usually, people consider Arabic Calligraphy as a piece of decoration for their own homes, or a something sacred.
However, hardly anyone thinks creatively and includes Calligraphy in the options he or she might be considering for the purpose of gifting someone.
The idea is not new.
However, it certainly is unique and not a very familiar one.
That is, not a lot of people realize that calligraphy art can be given as gifts to people who you love and care for.
This is because often it so happens that we are thinking in terms of what would look unique and elegant, yet be in our budget range, and we miss out on linking budget and uniqueness of a gift we are looking for with calligraphy which is right there in front of our eyes.
We overlook the possibility of Arabic calligraphy serving as the perfect gift item.
Trouble with Selecting a Gift Want to give your best friend something you have never given her before? Gift her this: a small locket with the name of her new-born baby engraved in the locket in Calligraphy - how unique is that? And what did it take? Just a little creativity! A small locket made out of wood for your best friend's new-born, with its new name engraved on it in Arabic, is nothing expensive, yet it is unique, something that both the mother and child will treasure and cherish, and at the same time, it serves as the perfect gift.
Wondering what to get your parents on their wedding anniversary? How about a candle-light dinner with the candle stand having their names and date of wedding engraved or painted all over it in Calligraphy? Unique, romantic, meaningful, and not expensive at all! It's all about how creative you get.
With a little touch of creativity, you can find gift items in places you could never see them before.
With a little open-mindedness, you can come up with brilliant ideas which are both unique and never-thought-of-before, and at the same time, economical.
Variety in Arabic Calligraphy What is best about Arabic Calligraphy is that it is not at all as restrictive as it might seem at first glance.
It is not all about Arabic sayings, and Quranic verses.
True, those are as good an option as any when going for Calligraphy as an option for home décor.
It is always peaceful to have a piece of Islamic calligraphy in the drawing room or over the dinner table, especially if the piece of art contains Islamic wisdom which people take home learning from.
However, that is not all where Calligraphy starts from and ends.
Arabic Calligraphy can be found in several places, and can be done on pretty much any material of your choice.
That is, it is not necessary to restrict Arabic Calligraphy to wooden panels.
Rather, Calligraphy can be painted on mirrors just like glass painting, or it can be carved into marble mantle pieces.
Furthermore, when it comes to deciding what to engrave or paint Calligraphy on, it once again depends all upon your own creativity.
You can turn a very ordinary photo frame and have words of wisdom or relationship quotes painted over it in Arabic Calligraphy style, add a few beautiful pictures to it, wrap it, and viola! Your perfect gift is ready for delivery to its recipient.
The imagination is the limit.