Talismanic Tunic Front

This graceful cotton hand-painted talismanic tunic has a round neck, three-fourth sleeves, slightly flared skirt portion and tying system of fabric tassels on sleeves, armpit and waistline. The flared skirt portion of this talismanic tunic is slightly different from others. The tunic is fully inscribed with Qur’anic verses, which are handwritten. They are written within and around circles and squares of different size and style in red and black colour. Many small squares are composed within big squares. The row of small circles around the neck line is elegant and beautiful. Sophisticated calligraphic decoration is a defining feature of Islamic art. There is a belief that the holy words written on these inscribed tunics would protect the wearer from any peril.