--- product_id: 49452996 title: "Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners" price: "€ 30.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/49452996-arabic-calligraphy-naskh-script-for-beginners store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 1300+ years of heritage Step-by-step stroke guide Supports British Museum Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners **Price:** € 30.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✍️ Unlock the art of 1300 years in every stroke! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners - **How much does it cost?** € 30.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/49452996-arabic-calligraphy-naskh-script-for-beginners) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Master a Timeless Art:** Learn Naskh, a script perfected over 13 centuries and still revered today. - • **Guided Stroke-by-Stroke:** Follow the first-ever detailed workbook designed for beginners to master elegant Arabic calligraphy. - • **Support Global Heritage:** Every purchase contributes to the British Museum, making your passion part of a larger cultural preservation effort. - • **Cultural Legacy in Your Hands:** Practice the script favored by Ottoman calligraphers for Quranic transcription, connecting you to a rich tradition. - • **Expertly Curated by a Museum Educator:** Created by Mustafa Ja'far, whose workshops at the British Museum bring authentic expertise to your learning. ## Overview Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners is a meticulously crafted, step-by-step workbook that teaches the elegant Naskh script—one of the six major Arabic cursive scripts with over 1300 years of history. Authored by Mustafa Ja'far, a British Museum workshop expert, this guide connects learners to a rich cultural legacy, favored historically for Quranic transcription. Each purchase supports the British Museum, blending artistic mastery with cultural preservation. ## Description The first stroke-by-stroke guide ever produced for learning to write Naskh, one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts. Its origins can be traced back to the late eighth century AD and it is still in use today, over 1300 years later. The Ottoman Turks considered Naskh the script most suited for copying the Qur'an and today more Qur'ans are copied in Naskh throughout the Islamic world than in all other Arabic scripts combined. This introductory workbook makes it possible for everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Based on his experience of running workshops and demonstrations at The British Museum and other cultural institutions around the UK, Mustafa Ja'far has created an easy-to-follow, teach-yourself guide. Review: Very good book to learn Arabic Calligraphy. - Arrived on time and well packaged brand new. Good book for beginners and intermediate in Arabic Calligraphy and probably for advanced for referencing sessions. Highly recommended. Review: Very good Arabic calligraphy product - This was a very good product and helped me and my kids understand what Arabic calligraphy is and how it works. We are a fan of calligraphy, and when we found this product, we were very interested. It came in perfect packaging, and the book gave us in-depth knowledge about Arabic letters and the dimensions of how large or small they should be, as well as the strokes of the pen while writing the letter. In the end we learnt a lot, and I think this was a great product. Definitely recommend! ## Features - Every purchase supports the British Museum - Naskh is one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts - Its origins can be traced back to the late 8th century AD and it is still in use today, over 1300 years later - In its earliest form Naskh was a utilitarian script, mainly used for ordinary correspondence on papyrus, but during the 10th and 11th centuries it was completely transformed by the elegant refinements of the great Abbasid calligraphers - The Ottoman Turks also considered Naskh the script most suited for copying the Quran ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 164,856 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 73 in Typography in Graphic Arts 86 in Lettering & Calligraphy 139 in Handwriting Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 164 Reviews | ## Images ![Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819QyIIfB1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good book to learn Arabic Calligraphy. *by B***Z on 31 July 2026* Arrived on time and well packaged brand new. Good book for beginners and intermediate in Arabic Calligraphy and probably for advanced for referencing sessions. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good Arabic calligraphy product *by M***T on 11 August 2023* This was a very good product and helped me and my kids understand what Arabic calligraphy is and how it works. We are a fan of calligraphy, and when we found this product, we were very interested. It came in perfect packaging, and the book gave us in-depth knowledge about Arabic letters and the dimensions of how large or small they should be, as well as the strokes of the pen while writing the letter. In the end we learnt a lot, and I think this was a great product. Definitely recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good for beginners *by T***I on 12 December 2013* im a beginner in arabic script. this book provides a good introduction to letter proprtions and shapes in the stand-alone letters section. however the comined-letters section is not as useful due to the vast number of permutations, but shows some lovely words which can be copied for practice. i recommend for beginners like me. ## Frequently Bought Together - Arabic Calligraphy Naskh Script for Beginners /anglais - Naskh Calligraphy Practice Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Artistic Designs (Arabic Calligraphy الخط العربي) - Thuluth Calligraphy Practice Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Artistic Designs (Arabic Calligraphy الخط العربي) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/49452996-arabic-calligraphy-naskh-script-for-beginners](https://www.desertcart.be/products/49452996-arabic-calligraphy-naskh-script-for-beginners) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-11-10*