Is Calligraphy Only Meant For Paper?

This is an article that made me think.  So often, we, or at least I, think of calligraphy as the art of beautiful writing on paper.  Usually it is in the form of letters, invitations, cards, etc.  This article made me think about all of the other possibilities that we could apply our simple writing to.  What about a beautiful picture on silk, with a proverb, or some other inspirational writing, or even something as simple as "Welcome to our home." 

The women in this article is from Istanbul.  She is a calligraphist where women are not expected to be.  She has used her painting skills to transform the work of calligraphy masters from paper to silk and other materials to create beautiful pictures.  One of her pictures is featured in the article.

Ink Meets Silk this Time
By Musa Igrek, Istanbul
Published: Wednesday, July 05, 2006
zaman.com

Calligraphy is often described as “the love of paper, ink and reed pen.” An exhibition titled ‘Turkuaz Calligraphy” at the Beyoglu Municipality Art Gallery hosts calligraphy works painted on silk, fabric and leaves, as opposed to the description above.

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