calligraphy
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Around me: Jamaican steel drums, an electrified sitar, Mexican women selling churros, Chinese immigrants painting tourists’ names in calligraphy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Classes included economics and English, as well as meditation, calligraphy and kendo, a martial art.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
To illustrate, she holds up a box of charred scraps covered in Arabic calligraphy.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
Meghan radiates serenity and smiles brightly as she writes her own menus in impeccable calligraphy, guided by renowned chef Alice Waters.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025
The title of the book was lettered in bold, dark calligraphy: Tales of Wonder and Grace.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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