Afghan Calligrapher Keeps Ancient Art Alive With His Brush
- By RFE/RL's Radio Azadi and
- Neil Bowdler
Abdul Hakim Karimizada is one of just a few artists in the city of Herat who are trained in traditional Islamic calligraphy. He recently displayed his work in an exhibition dedicated to themes of peace, love, and unity. Afghanistan hopes to register its form of calligraphy with UNESCO, but there are fears that the centuries-old tradition might be dying out.