Islamic Art

Al Waraqoon's Arabic calligraphy services range from classical styles to modern calligraphic rendering. Our services are suitable to a wide range of applications in branding, logo design, graphic design, book covers, posters, and title renderings. Aside from Arabic Lettering Services, we also maintain a design portfolio which features a comprehensive compilation of our motifs, calligraphy, patterns, ornaments, decorations and borders, available for purchase online.

Borders
Borders comprise of various ornamental and decorative border elements. Classical style decorative borders consist of corners, centerpiece, patterns, whole frames and various border elements combined with an assortment of text and ornaments. browse more

Calligraphy
During the long journey of Arabic calligraphy since the establishment of the first Islamic state to the present era, it had undergone many stages of development, with variations in composition, and continuously evolving in form. Modern Islamic calligraphy spans a vast range of specifics; from functional hand lettered inscriptions and designs to fine art pieces browse more

Decorations
The development of decorative elements has over the centuries blended many influences to create a rich diversity of arts, styles, and techniques. Decorations range from simple and elegant elements to complex and highly ornate interlocking patterns. Special emphasis is given to the natural world and its treatment of figurative elements. browse more

Designs
The source of designs ideas and inspiration are varied. Some are derived from nature, such as patterns and structures found in natural objects. The visual arts, such as sculpture, painting, prints and ceramics also help bring forth ideas. History provide inspiration. browse more

Motifs
The essence of the motifs comes from their extraordinary qualities and unique expression of form and beauty. A motif is an element of a pattern, or a part of an overall image or theme. It is usually repeated within a design, either twice or many times. It can be an element in the iconography of a particular subject. browse more

Ornaments
An ornament is a decoration used to embellish parts of a building or object. Its composition is quite simple, consisting of stems of greater or lesser complexity, coiled or forming geometrical shapes, or accentuated with stylized flora. Building ornaments can be carved from stone, wood or precious metals, formed with plaster or clay, or impressed onto a surface as applied ornament. In applied arts, the main material of the object, or a different one may be used. browse more

Patterns
Patterns are very commonly used but are not always noticeable because they remain in the background. They serve the purpose of supporting the overall design, replacing a standard background color and creating a more inviting atmosphere. browse more.