Art & Illumination
Persian Illumination (Tazhib)
A collection of original artworks inspired by the Persian art of Tazhib, bringing traditional illumination techniques into contemporary composition. Each work is individually conceived and created with close attention to line, colour, balance and detail.
Selected Works
The Gilded Frame
A traditional Persian Tazhib design for book covers, with symmetrical floral ornament and intricate gold detailing, particularly suited to poetry and literary works.
The Gilded Clef
A contemporary interpretation of Persian Tazhib, transforming the treble clef into an intricate golden ornament.
The Turquoise Garden
The Turquoise Garden
A contemporary interpretation of Persian Tazhib combining flowing floral motifs with a balanced turquoise-and-gold ornamental composition.
The Golden Leaf
Leaf Garden in Bloom
The Turquoise Garden
A traditional Persian Tazhib composition centred on a stylised leaf, framed by delicate gold floral ornamentation.
Leaf Garden in Bloom
Leaf Garden in Bloom
Leaf Garden in Bloom
A creative interpretation of Persian Tazhib, composed in a refined red-and-white ornamental design.
Leaf Garden in Gold
Leaf Garden in Bloom
Leaf Garden in Bloom
A contemporary interpretation of Persian Tazhib, built around a balanced circular composition with intricate gold ornamentation.