{"title":"CALLIGRAPHY GIFT SETS \u0026 ACCESSORIES","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"arabic-calligraphy-gift-set","title":"Arabic Calligraphy Kit Premium Gift Set","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe products included in this kit are:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReed Pen (Qalam) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGlass Inkwell 15ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLikka (Raw Silk Fibres)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWalnut Ink Crystals 5g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWooden Bamboo Mixer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArabic Letter Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalligraphy Practice Sheets x 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Arabic Calligraphy gift box is inspired by the thousand-year-old tradition of writing Arabic with a reed pen. It offers a complete set suitable for both beginners and professionals, featuring fine quality products. A unique feature of this gift set is the inclusion of walnut ink crystals, allowing users to produce ink with the perfect consistency and depth of colour to suit their preferences.The gift set includes a letter guide detailing how to write in Arabic using the Maghrebi Script, as well as an instruction manual. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Maghrebi script, also known as the Andalusi script, originated and flourished in the regions of al-Andalus (Muslim Spain) and extended to the western and northern parts of Africa. This includes present-day locations such as Morocco, Mali, and Sudan, reaching as far as Timbuktu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducts info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReed Pen (Qalam)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe qalam is the traditional wooden pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e used for writing in Arabic. Due to the soft nature and flexibility of the reed pen, it is ideal for meeting the precise requirements of Arabic calligraphy. The qalam included in this kit is hand-cut and prepared to a professional standard, ready for use. It has been sourced with the guidance of master calligraphers to ensure the highest quality. The average length of the qalams ranges from 21cm to 27cm, with the nib cut approximately 3mm in length. For Arabic calligraphy, the pen is traditionally held at an angle between 50º and 55º.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInkwell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 15ml non-toxic glass inkwell with an airtight lid to keep the ink and likka secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Likka?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe likka consists of pure silk fibres traditionally used to prepare ink for Arabic calligraphy. By placing likka in the inkwell, it helps regulate the amount of ink that the qalam absorbs. This prevents pooling of ink as you write and reduces the risk of spills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalnut Ink Crystals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis gift set comes with walnut ink in crystallised form. It offers a creative and enjoyable method to produce ink with your desired consistency and pigment strength. The instruction manual provides step-by-step guidance on ink preparation. Once made, the ink can last for an extended period. Ensure you keep the lid tightly closed when not in use and add a few drops of distilled water if it begins to dry out. For Arabic calligraphy, the best ink to use is water-based.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaghrebi Script Letter Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Arabic Letter Guide included in this kit focuses on the Maghrebi Script – specifically, the Al Mabsoot Style. This guide walks you through each individual letter, step by step, illustrating the correct proportions of each one based on the 'dot system'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA detailed manual which takes you through a step-by-step guide on how to prepare the inkwell and other materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalligraphy Practice Sheets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are 5 blank gloss paper sheets included in this kit. Gloss paper is ideal for practising Arabic calligraphy because its smoothness resembles the traditional paper known as Ahar or Maqahhar. This smooth surface allows the qalam strokes to glide effortlessly. It's advisable to avoid standard printing paper when using the qalam and ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMixer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA small wooden stick with a handle to mix the ink when preparing and using it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEco-friendly packaging products and materials info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWooden Pen (Qalam)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade from quality reed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInkwell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade from recyclable glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComes with a fully recyclable aluminium lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLikka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComprised of pure and natural raw silk fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalnut Ink Crystals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStored in a recyclable glass jar with an aluminium lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% natural, sourced from crushed walnut husks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLetter Guide and Instruction Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrinted on recycled uncoated paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFSC registered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractice Sheets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGloss-coated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade from 100% FSC recycled pulp by reusing post-consumer waste paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBenefits include reduced waste to landfill, decreased greenhouse gas emissions, and savings on water and energy. 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