Urdu Calligraphy

Calligraphy in Urdu script is considered an art form.

It is often used to write a verse or saying, or someone's name or a title. The images created by a calligrapher can be abstract shapes, or sometimes forms of objects or animals.

Have a look at the short clip showing Syed Azeem Haider Jafri, a calligrapher from Lucknow at work.

Some samples of Syed Azeem Haider Jafri’s work in the pictures below.

With many thanks to Syed Azeem Haider Jafri.

Photos courtesy of Vivek Gupta.