“The designation of Qazvin as the capital of calligraphy places a heavy burden on officials and the people of the city. Holding several workshops to promote the art of calligraphy in the country is ...

It is said that calligraphy began to develop in Qazvin starting in the 11th and 12th centuries and later flourished in the Safavid era (1501-1722). Of the various traditional calligraphy styles, such ...

Over 100 calligraphy works are set to go on show to the public at Hanoi's Temple of Literature between October 2-10 to commemorate the 1,010th anniversary of the former imperial citadel of Thang Long, ...

Moreover, calligraphy in Qazvin has been used traditionally to inscribe copies of the holy Quran, poetic verses, and the wise sayings of elders. The roots of calligraphy’s prosperity in Qazvin can be ...