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giclée print
master framers
by Siddiqa Juma
The Craft
"The calligraphy is not painted on top. It is what is left when the gold stops."
I started with a black canvas and built the gold up in a repeating diagonal grid, line by line. Each line stops precisely where a letter begins. The calligraphy is not painted on top of the gold. It is what is left when the gold stops around it, the black beneath becoming the text. The shahada repeats across the entire surface. The whole piece is one continuous declaration.
The Grid
I laid the gold lines down in a repeating diagonal grid, each one stopping precisely where the calligraphy begins. The lines do not pass through the letters. They stop for them.
The Letter
The calligraphy is not painted on top. It is what is left when the gold lines stop around each letter, revealing the black beneath as the text. The letter exists in the absence of gold.
The Weave
Up close the surface reads like a tapestry, dense and layered. The shahada repeats across every cell of the grid. It is not decoration. It is the structure of the whole piece.
The Story
"Up close, the calligraphy stops you."
Seeing the kiswah up close is something else. The scale of it, the blackness of the silk, the gold calligraphy covering every surface. I was in awe.
I was inspired by the calligraphy above everything else. Up close you can see the detail, the precision, the sheer scale of it. I wanted to paint it so I could really look at it. To take my time with it.
The kiswah is changed every year, but it is always the same cloth, the same words, the same weight. I found that continuity compelling.
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Siddiqa Juma is a Muslim artist whose work sits at the intersection of faith, identity, and contemporary art. Every piece begins with intention and is made as an act of devotion.
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The original painting this print is based on may be available. If you would like to own the original, or commission a new piece made specifically for your home, get in touch. Commissions are taken on a limited basis.
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Each print is made to order, especially for you. Only the finest museum-standard materials and processes are used, producing incredibly sharp, vibrant giclée prints on heavyweight archival paper. With proper care, your print is guaranteed to last more than 100 years.
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Frames are hand-finished by master framers using FSC-certified solid wood. Every frame is made to order. Not mass produced, not flat-packed. Your print arrives ready to hang.
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We have partnered with a global network of print labs that automatically routes each order to the nearest manufacturing facility to you. Every print is fulfilled as close to your door as possible, reducing carbon footprint without compromising on quality. Packaging is plastic-free, using recycled and recyclable materials throughout.
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Free delivery across the UK.
International shipping is available worldwide. Postage is calculated at checkout based on your location.
All prints are carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition. Rolled prints are sent in protective tubes. Framed prints are boxed and padded.
If you have any questions about your order, get in touch.
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Your print is made to last. A few things worth knowing:
Keep it out of direct sunlight where possible. Archival paper holds its colour well, but prolonged UV exposure will fade any print over time.
Avoid hanging in humid rooms such as bathrooms or kitchens. Moisture is the main enemy of fine art paper.
If your print arrives rolled, lay it flat under a few books for 24 hours before framing. It will settle naturally.
For cleaning, a soft dry cloth on the glass is all you need. Never spray directly onto the print.
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