What Is a Facsimile? How a Faithful Copy of a Work Is Made
A facsimile is not a photograph of a work. We look at the process, from permissions and colour management to paper and binding.
The Ottoman Mushaf Tradition: From Sheikh Hamdullah to Hasan Riza
Writing a mushaf was the hardest test an Ottoman calligrapher could face. A short reading of the six names who shaped the tradition.
Storing a Collection Properly: Humidity, Light and Handling
Paper and leather are slow materials; damage shows up over years. Almost every useful precaution is simple and costs nothing.