GEORGIAN CALLIGRAPHY

georgian calligraphy is an ancient tradition of writing georgian language with its own unique 3 georgian scripts. it is an unique treasure of the georgian culture and proudly represents a true brand of georgian people. according to the medieval chronicles the georgian script was originally designed in the 4th century bc by king pharnavaz i. archaelogically documented first georgian inscription was found close to jerusalem in the judaean desert. calligraphy later on was much supported by the monks of the georgian orthodox church, and many of them were excellent calligraphers. art was especially developed in the 11th century when the kingdom of georgia reached era of golden age. monasteries of the byzantine empire and the holy land also produced one of the most famous calligraphers. rich culture and tradition of calligraphy throughout centuries was an important part of life for many generations of georgians. this tradition is still alive and growing.

 gallery

SNOW acrylic on mongolian leather (30w x 30h)

BABE acrylic on canvas (30w x 40h)

YEAH acrylic on canvas (30w x 30h)

SOHO acrylic on canvas (30w x 30h)

SKY acrylic on canvas (30w x 30h)

 faq

is your work all handwritten?
yes

which surfaces do you write on?
paper, canvas, denim & leather

do you design georgian tattoos?
yes

where are you based?
new york city

what's so special about georgian calligraphy anyways? tell me more.
uniqueness! georgian script is a unique writing system in the world by being one of those only 12 or so other original writing systems. languages are many but the writing systems are very few. in addition, georgian writing system includes 3 different scripts. and because of the elegant shapes of its letters georgian script is considered to be one of the most beautiful writing systems in the world. georgian scripts are inscribed in the unesco's list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity because of its long history of antiquity and uniqueness.

can we order from abroad?
yes

is your artwork framed or unframed?
unframed

contact

info@georgiancalligraphy.com

 by

miki