Workshops
Tazhib – Manuscript Illumination Design and Painting
Herfah at Al Khater House, Qatar
Islamic Art
Illumination
Life Drawing
Manuscipts
Study
Resources
Access guided lessons designed to support your practice. From recorded sessions to structured tutorials, each resource focuses on building skill, clarity, and confidence through traditional techniques.
The PSO Manuscript drew inspiration from the frontispiece of a 16th century Safavid manuscript and was created using traditional methods. Paints were prepared from natural pigments, including lapis lazuli and chrysocolla for blues, bone for black, malachite for green, and zinc for white, with 24k shell gold used throughout. For the logo, 24ct gold was applied through raised gilding on traditional Indian hemp wasli paper. The manuscript was brought to life through this process and was featured in Ramadan and Eid giveaways on date boxes and Eid cards.
Studio Essentials
Seamlessly support your practice with a curated range of materials and tools. From pigments, paper and brushes to geometry instruments and mediums, each element is selected to meet the needs of traditional art. Explore the shop and find everything required to begin and refine your work.
