{"title":"Mustafa Rakim","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kita-calligraphic-panel-mustafa-rakim","title":"Kıta (Calligraphic Panel) - Mustafa Rakim","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ottoman calligraphic panel by the master Mustafa Rakim, showcasing the technical precision and balanced composition of the Thuluth script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fine example of a Kıta, a traditional Ottoman calligraphic panel, executed by the master calligrapher Mustafa Rakim. Rakim is widely recognised for his technical mastery of the Jali Thuluth and Thuluth scripts, which he refined during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His contributions to the field include the standardisation of letter forms and the development of a distinct aesthetic balance that influenced generations of calligraphers in Istanbul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features elegant, flowing script arranged with precision against a neutral, aged paper background. The ink remains sharp, demonstrating the controlled pressure and rhythmic movement characteristic of Rakim's hand. The text is framed by subtle, multi-layered borders, which provide a sense of containment without distracting from the primary calligraphic content. The balance between the negative space and the weight of the characters creates a harmonious visual experience, typical of the high standards maintained in the Ottoman imperial scriptoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMustafa Rakim held a position of prestige within the Ottoman court, and his work is frequently found in major museum collections focusing on Islamic art. This print captures the texture of the original paper and the depth of the ink, offering a clear view of the calligraphic strokes. It is a piece that reflects the disciplined nature of Ottoman artistic practice, where the act of writing is elevated to a form of visual art. The piece is suitable for those interested in the history of script, the development of Islamic aesthetics, or the technical precision of historical calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/99-no-70-jashmone-jazmen-sedrick-huckaby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003e99% NO.70 Jashmone (Jazmen) - Sedrick Huckaby — Sedrick Huckaby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/republikeinse-troepen-keren-terug-om-meer-munitie-te-halen-mohammad-toha-adimidjojo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRepublikeinse troepen keren terug om meer munitie te halen - Mohammad Toha Adimidjojo — Mohammad Toha Adimidjojo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mustafa Rakim","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653177971023,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653191700815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653191733583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653191766351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653191799119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653191831887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653191864655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653191897423,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653191930191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653191962959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653191995727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653192028495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/K-ta-Calligraphic-Panel-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788404474117.jpg?v=1788405241"},{"product_id":"hilye-i-serif-mustafa-rakim","title":"Hilye-i Şerîf - Mustafa Rakim","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Ottoman Hilye-i Şerîf by master calligrapher Mustafa Rakim, featuring precise Jali Thuluth script and elaborate gold illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hilye-i Şerîf is a traditional Ottoman calligraphic composition describing the physical attributes and character of the Prophet Muhammad. Mustafa Rakim, a master of the Jali Thuluth script, refined the aesthetic standards of this genre during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work displays the characteristic structural elements of the Hilye: the 'başmak' (headpiece), the 'göbek' (central medallion), and the 'etek' (skirt).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central oval medallion contains the main text, written in a smaller, precise script. Surrounding this are four circular medallions, each bearing the name of one of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. The composition is framed by vertical panels of text, which are balanced by the elaborate illumination in the upper section. The use of gold leaf against deep blue and cream backgrounds creates a sense of visual order and hierarchy, typical of the high Ottoman style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMustafa Rakim is recognised for his technical precision and his ability to balance complex geometric arrangements with fluid, rhythmic lettering. His work moved away from the more rigid styles of his predecessors, introducing a sense of proportion and harmony that influenced generations of calligraphers. The illumination, or 'tezhip', complements the script, with floral motifs that frame the text without obscuring its legibility. This print captures the fine details of the original ink work, including the subtle variations in line weight and the application of gold. It is a representative example of the sophisticated visual culture of the Ottoman court, where the written word was elevated to a primary form of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leaf-of-a-projected-edition-of-froissart-william-morris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLeaf of a Projected Edition of Froissart - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-council-of-horses-thomas-abel-prior\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Council of Horses - Thomas Abel Prior — Thomas Abel Prior\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mustafa Rakim","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653239935311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653276504399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653276537167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653276569935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653276602703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653276635471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653276668239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653276701007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653276733775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653276766543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653276799311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653276832079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hilye-i-er-f_Poster_CompositorV1_1788406462696.jpg?v=1788406759"},{"product_id":"tughra-of-sultan-mahmud-ii-mustafa-rakim","title":"Tughra of Sultan Mahmud II - Mustafa Rakim","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined example of the Tughra of Sultan Mahmud II, executed by the master Ottoman calligrapher Mustafa Rakim in gilded script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tughra is a calligraphic emblem, a stylised signature of an Ottoman Sultan. This specific example represents the Tughra of Sultan Mahmud II, executed by the master calligrapher Mustafa Rakim. Rakim is widely recognised for his technical mastery of the Jali Thuluth script, which he refined to achieve a new level of balance and proportion. His work transformed the Tughra from a functional administrative seal into a sophisticated form of visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the characteristic vertical shafts, known as tugh, and the sweeping, curved lines that define the Sultan's name and titles. The gold leaf application against the dark background creates a high-contrast effect, emphasising the precision of the letterforms. Rakim's approach to the Tughra involved a rigorous mathematical structure, ensuring that the negative space within the design remains as intentional as the strokes themselves. The ornamental flourish at the top, resembling a bow or knot, adds a sculptural quality to the two-dimensional script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMustafa Rakim held a position of great respect within the Ottoman court, and his influence on subsequent generations of calligraphers was significant. His ability to manipulate the thickness and flow of the ink, or in this case the gilded relief, allowed for a sense of movement within a static emblem. This piece demonstrates the intersection of state authority and aesthetic refinement, where the identity of the ruler is communicated through the disciplined hand of the artist. The clarity of the lines and the deliberate spacing reflect the standards of the late Ottoman period, where calligraphic excellence was a primary measure of cultural sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/republikeinse-troepen-keren-terug-om-meer-munitie-te-halen-mohammad-toha-adimidjojo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRepublikeinse troepen keren terug om meer munitie te halen - Mohammad Toha Adimidjojo — Mohammad Toha Adimidjojo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/turkish-rider-master-of-the-amsterdam-cabinet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTurkish Rider - Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet — Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mustafa Rakim","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654181949775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654186406223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654186438991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654186471759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654186504527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654186537295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654186570063,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654186602831,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654186635599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654186668367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654186701135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654186733903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tughra-of-Sultan-Mahmud-II_Poster_CompositorV1_1788420856787.jpg?v=1788421701"},{"product_id":"muttasil-mufredat-mustafa-rakim","title":"Muttasıl Müfredat - Mustafa Rakim","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine example of Ottoman calligraphy by master Mustafa Rakim, featuring a connected alphabet exercise in Thuluth script with traditional floral illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fine example of the Ottoman calligraphic tradition, specifically a 'muttasıl müfredat' or a connected alphabet exercise. Mustafa Rakim, a master of the Jali Thuluth and Thuluth scripts, is credited with refining the proportions of these styles during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His influence on the development of Ottoman calligraphy is significant, as he introduced a more balanced approach to letter forms that moved away from the rigid structures of his predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two horizontal registers of Arabic script, executed in a fluid, confident hand. The ink work displays the characteristic modulation of line weight that defines the Thuluth script, where the transition between thick and thin strokes is managed with precision. The text is set against a parchment-toned background, which provides a neutral field for the dark ink to occupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central panel is framed by a decorative border featuring floral motifs in shades of pink and turquoise. This illumination, or 'tezhip', serves to contain the calligraphic exercise within a structured space. The use of gold accents within the border adds a layer of refinement to the piece, typical of the high-quality manuscript production of the period. The overall arrangement is balanced, with the script occupying the central space while the decorative elements provide a visual boundary. This piece demonstrates the technical rigour required in the training of a calligrapher, where the mastery of individual letter forms and their connections was a prerequisite for professional practice. 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