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Maktaba Moment: Sawsan Alsaraf

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Maktaba Moment: Sawsan Alsaraf

We couldn’t have been prouder to host the vernissage for Sawsan Al-Saraf’s “The Book of the Soul” in July.

“And  they ask  you  about  the  soul.  Say: The soul is one of the commands of my Lord, and you are not given aught of knowledge but a little.” (17:85)

We couldn’t have been prouder to host the vernissage for Sawsan Al-Saraf’s “The Book of the Soul” in July. Hand-bound on canvas and hand-made paper, each page presents a painting from the Sufi Path series and embroidered with calligraphy of holy verses. 

In the artist’s own words: “Through the delicate interplay of imagery and divine wisdom, I hope to illuminate the profound realms of solace, wisdom, and strength through a meditation on the mysteries of the soul.”

Visitors were encouraged to explore the book page-by-page, a meeting of community, care, and respect that warmed our hearts.

You can pick up some of the prints featured in the book in store.

Sawsan on IG @sawsanalsaraf