Arabic Words and Patterns: 21 Rubber Stamps (Paperback)

~ Jennifer Larson (Author) "The linear and repeating forms of Islamic geometric patterns convey both unity and complexity..." (more)

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Product Description

Featuring elaborate, interlacing patterns and words such as honor, love, and knowledge in beautiful Arabic script, this stamp kit provides all you need to create your own Arab-inspired art. Learn about Arabic art and symbolism

from the accompanying

booklet's description of each stamp design. Use these 21 high-quality, wooden-backed rubber stamps to embellish your correspondence and projects: add a worldly touch to an envelope, decorate a note, or create a card with meaning.

Handsomely packaged in a display-quality pine box, each stamp kit contains eighteen to thirty-one wooden-backed rubber stamps, an ink pad, and an instructional booklet that explains the origin of each stamp and suggests decorative and inspirational uses.

About the Author

Jennifer Larson spent several years living and studying in Egypt, Turkey, and other areas of the Middle East. She has written on cultural, literary, and travel-related topics for several print and on-line publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811828360
• ISBN-13: 978-0811828369
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.7 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,714,263 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product accuracy, quality and instruction, December 30, 2005

By	Karmagold (Texas) - See all my reviews

This set of stamps and instruction is a good primer on Arabic symbol and language. The stamps are of good quality (high gauge rubber affixed to wooden blocks) and the accompanying booklet is written in simple, clear prose. It's a nice asset to collage work, card making, or everyday correspondence. (It also makes a nice gift, packaged in its own wooden storage box)

This is one of many stamp sets (Hebrew, Celtic, African, Mexican etc) produced by Chronicle Books, the publishers of Nick Bantock's book //Urgent 2nd Class// and the //Griffin & Sabine// trilogy, yet more good assets for students of collage.

NOTE: Be conscientious about pricing for this item: list price is $19.95. The $31+ prices quoted here are excessive. (I found my set for $14.95 new, online)