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Persian Illumination (Tezhip)Tezhip, also known as Persian Illumination, is a traditional form of Islamic art that involves the intricate embellishment of various surfaces with vibrant and detailed designs. Originating from the Persian region, tezhip has a rich history dating back several centuries. Tezhip holds significant cultural and religious importance in Persian and Islamic societies. It is commonly used to adorn religious texts like the Quran, prayer books, as well as official documents and royal decrees. The art form showcases the craftsmanship and creativity of the artists while reflecting the spiritual and aesthetic values of Persian culture. In recent years, tezhip has experienced a revival and gained international recognition as a valuable art form. Contemporary artists continue to practice tezhip, exploring new materials and techniques to innovate within the tradition. Tezhip's captivating beauty and intricate details continue to enchant viewers, making it an enduring symbol of Persian art and aesthetics. Artist Introduction: Art was never created in isolation, this is Mariyah’s motto, the artist behind the page Mariyah Farooqui art.Finding beauty in traditional arts, she has created a niche wherein she assimilates various traditional art forms to create contemporary works of art. She is an avid student and practitioner of Persian Illumination, Kirigami, Sacred geometry and Arabic Calligraphy. She is self taught as well as has had the opportunity to study under various masters across the world.Her art draws on the spiritual and aesthetic aspects of art. This interconnection, a creative correspondence between humanity and divinity, helps her combine various art forms together to create and express traditional art in a contemporary way that is centered around balance and symmetry and is both unique and relatable.

Cursive writing is the style of writing in a connected manner where the letters give a cohertent flowing effect. The most widely used form of writing because of its flow and ease in writing that saves time instead of breaking the flow of writing after each letter.The actual word ‘cursive’ comes from the Middle French word ‘cursif’, which comes from the Medieval Latin word ‘cursivus’ which means ‘running'. This makes sense as your pen is literally running along the page without breaking.Learning cursive not only improves retention and comprehension, it engages the brain on a deep level as students learn to join letters in a continuous flow. It  enhances fine motor dexterity and gives children a better idea of how letters work in combination. Joined-up handwriting develops motor skills and pen control. You can also recognise letters quicker by learning cursive. When you teach cursive handwriting, you’re practising important muscle movements. These are needed for manual dexterity. Being able to complete fine motor movements will also contribute to children’s hand-eye coordination. This is the reason of introducing cursive writing to children at a young age.Good cursive hand gives a child the confidence to be able to write to express confidently and clearly. It gives a neat look to their assignments and helps in better assessment or future reference of notes. Later, in life although with the presence of keyboards, good handwriting is an impressive skill to have.