Kufic Calligraphy Shadow Box — ‘Ahlan Wa Sahlan’

Description

The Kufic Calligraphy Shadow Box is a statement art piece that fuses classical Arabic script with contemporary three-dimensional paper craft. The phrase ‘Ahlan Wa Sahlan’ — Welcome — is rendered in the geometric Kufic calligraphy style, hand-cut across five layered sheets of 300gsm unbleached parchment paper, each offset by 8mm to create a rich, shadow-casting depth effect when illuminated by ambient light.

The work is mounted and framed within a deep shadow box of sustainably sourced solid American walnut with a natural oil finish, measuring 40 x 40 x 6 cm. The back panel is lined with hand-marbled ivory paper in a traditional ebru pattern, providing a warm contrast to the natural parchment layers. A sawtooth wall mount with level guide is pre-fitted on the reverse.

This piece is particularly sought after as a corporate office installation, hotel lobby gift, or executive relocation gift within the UAE and across the GCC. It communicates cultural respect and artistic sophistication in equal measure. Custom phrases, names, or Quranic verses can be commissioned for bespoke orders with a two-week lead time. Each piece is signed by the artisan and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on embossed card stock.