Calligraphy Artifacts in the Home

Calligraphy artifacts can add a touch of elegance, history, and personal style to a home, they are a common addition to the modern Muslim home. They are most commonly used as a religious artifact, containing duas from the Quran, here are just some of the ways you can incorporate them into your interior design.

Framed Calligraphy Art

A wall art displaying large or medium-sized calligraphy pieces framed behind glass adds a sophisticated touch to living rooms, dining rooms, or hallways, you can feature quotes, proverbs, or religious texts in various scripts. A gallery wall creates a gallery wall of multiple calligraphy pieces in different sizes and styles, mixing them with photos or paintings can create a personalized and visually engaging display.

Calligraphy on Furniture

Decorated cabinets or table furniture pieces, especially cabinets or side tables, can be adorned with calligraphic carvings or painted inscriptions. This could be a statement piece that adds both functionality and artistic value. Mirrored or glass furniture that have calligraphic designs etched onto glass or mirrored furniture, like a coffee table or console table, can offer a modern yet traditional touch.

Calligraphy on Textiles

Pillows and throws that have calligraphy designs embroidered on cushions, throws, or even rugs can subtly incorporate this art form into your living space. Choose fabrics with calligraphy patterns or motifs to match your home's colour scheme. Curtains that have decorative scripts or calligraphy-inspired patterns on drapes or curtains bring a touch of elegance to any room.

Calligraphy on Ceramics

Vases and pottery that are hand-painted and ceramic vases, bowls, or plates with calligraphy on them can make for excellent decorative pieces on shelves, mantles, or tables. Serving dishes can display beautifully calligraphed serving dishes or platters, especially if you enjoy hosting, as both practical and decorative pieces.

Calligraphy Scrolls and Panels

Traditional scrolls that hang traditional calligraphy scrolls, often found in Asian, Middle Eastern, or Islamic art traditions, these can be placed in living rooms, dining areas, or entryways. Wooden or metal panels that have calligraphy carved into wooden or metal panels adds depth and texture to a space, these panels can be hung over a fireplace, bed, or sofa for a bold statement.

Calligraphy on Mirrors

Decorative mirrors that have calligraphy inscriptions or designs etched or painted on mirrors create a stunning focal point, mirrors with borders that feature calligraphy add a beautiful and artistic flair to bedrooms, bathrooms, or entryways. A mirrored piece of calligraphy is a stunning and vocal point in any home, it leaves everyone around in adornment. It is also commonly used at weddings, with the bride and groom’s name etched on with the date, which is a forever keepsake.

Calligraphy on Lamps and Lanterns

Lamp shades tend to have custom-make calligraphic patterns, these add a soft, warm light with a creative touch and are a perfect addition to any home. Lanterns whether these are metal or glass lanterns with calligraphy cutouts can cast unique shadows and add a cultural element to your décor.

Personal Calligraphy Projects

DIY projects can be created with your very own calligraphy pieces and these can be then displayed around the home, this adds a personal and creative touch to the space, whether it’s on a canvas, paper, or even as wall decals.

Calligraphy on Doors and Entryways

Door plaques whether these are small or intricate can be mounted above doors or placed near the entryway as a welcoming touch. They are perfect for hallways when entering or leaving the home and an extra touch of elegance. Custom door designs can be engraved or painted, calligraphy on the door itself makes for a stunning and culturally significant entrance.

Calligraphy on Book Covers

Books and notebooks whether these are Leather-bound books with calligraphic designs or notebooks with calligraphy covers can be displayed on coffee tables, bookshelves, or desks for an academic and artistic ambiance.

Incorporating calligraphy artifacts into your home décor adds timeless beauty and cultural richness while offering a variety of styles, from minimalist and modern to classic and traditional. Having calligraphy in the home not only adds an extra sophistication to any type of furniture, as earlier mentioned it is most used for religious purposes, i.e duas for when entering the home or leaving the home. What dua to pray before going to sleep or when you are about to eat. All these duas are usually etched into a frame in calligraphy.