calligraphic inscriptions

Maldives
17th Century
Source: Jameel, Mohamed Mauroof. "Architecture of Coral Stone Mosques of the Maldives."
Recipe Details

Preparation Steps

While the specific chemical recipe of the ink is not provided, the text notes the calligraphic decorations are 'derived from older Jeli Thuluth from the Arab regions' (p. 304). The inscriptions are applied to specialized timber panels called 'liya fila' (p. 305).

Original Recipe Text

While the specific chemical recipe of the ink is not provided, the text notes the calligraphic decorations are 'derived from older Jeli Thuluth from the Arab regions' (p. 304). The inscriptions are applied to specialized timber panels called 'liya fila' (p. 305).

Evidence

"between the roof structure and walls, there would be beams, short posts called thona and timber panels dedicated to calligraphic inscriptions called liya fila."

Remarks

The calligraphic inscriptions are an integral architectural feature of Maldivian mosques, located on panels ('liya fila') placed between the wall and roof structure (p. 305). This tradition is notably present in Malé Hukuru Miskiy (1658), which features calligraphy panels within its lacquered interiors (p. 305, 307).

Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
visual observation
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
RegionMaldives
Approx. Year1650
Source Information
AuthorJameel, Mohamed Mauroof. "Architecture of Coral Stone Mosques of the Maldives."
Collectionliya fila
Language
N/A
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