Part of an elegant series exploring the hidden interpretations behind the beautiful Arabic letters. Intrigued and awe-inspired by the Arabic Alphabet, I feel honoured to share these Illuminated letters with you all. They are gilded using genuine 24k gold, on A3 handmade khaadi paper

The paintings have beautiful deckled edges which add to their traditional charm. Entwined around the letters are Ottoman florals, painted using handmade pigments from India, and high quality watercolour paints.

Painting comes unframed

ع

The ‘ayn is the eighteenth letter of the Arab alphabet.

In the science of the secrets of letters it represents number seventy and belongs to the element of earth.

It symbolizes the source of intellect.

Shaykh ad-Dabbaagh informs us that the ‘ayn’ corresponds to forgiveness, which is a part of prophecy.