The Opening
The Opening
Artist
Shams Un Nisa.
Artwork Title & Inspiration
'The Opening’.
Inspired by the first chapter from the Holy Qur’an ‘The Opening’ (Arabic: Al-Fātiḥah) . Its seven verses are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God.
This handmade masterpiece is approximately 25 years old and is a one-off piece from Shams Un Nisa’s private collection.
Artwork Category
Embroidery.
Physical Description
Hand embroidered shades of green and gold thread on silk.
Dimensions
74.5 x 62.5 cm (includes mount).
Country of Origin
United Arab Emirates.
LOT 163
Shams Un Nisa
Shams Un Nisa interprets original calligraphy by various master calligraphers into hand embroidery using the finest silk, precious and semi-precious stones, brocade, linen, cotton, highlighted by beads, sequins and appliqué work, and mounted on attractive frames that reflect her amazing sense of colour.
The United Nations Educational and Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) invited the artist to display her works in Doha, Qatar, in collaboration with the National Commission of Education, Culture and Science (NCECS). The organisation also awarded her with an appreciation certificate in recognition of her unique style of reproducing Qur’anic calligraphy.
The piece offered in this sale is a one-off handmade masterpiece and is approximately 25 years old from Shams Un Nisa’s private collection which was carefully crafted in Abu Dhabi to honour the magnificent calligraphers of the past.
VIDEO: 'The Opening' with Shams Un Nisa.
The finest needle and thread replicate the paint and brush embellishing calligraphic verses of the Qur'an that stands out for its colour combinations and craftsmanship - Shams Un Nisa.