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Maghribi script between jurisprudence and ornament

Maghribi script between jurisprudence and ornament

How Maghribi hands took shape in Quranic and school manuscripts across the western Islamic world.

Maghribi script is known for open letterforms and ornamental richness while staying legible.

In Fez and Tlemcen, calligraphy was taught alongside memorisation and tajwid.

Today, artists bridge tradition with digital prints, NFT editions, and teaching online.