JoumanaDec 29, 2022
@libroraptor where do you think ink came from in the first place? The dye and pigments are what you start with. I would recommend my book Wild Inks & Paints for a very thorough breakdown: http://majnouna.com/publications/#wild
Publications - Majnouna

Inks & Paints of the Middle East A handbook of materials and art technology used in early Islamic manuscripts, for artists and art lovers alike. Available in print (EU folks: head here) or as an e-book. Reviews on Goodreads   Published in 2020, Inks & Paints is a concise and approachable, but thoroughly practical manual ...

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Show threadClaire BarnesDec 29, 2022

@majnouna @libroraptor
Just ordered both this and "Inks & Paints of the Middle East" - your website and the page previews are so enticing 📖 😍

I shall look forward to investigating this new interest in the New Year!

Show threadJoumanaDec 29, 2022
@ClaireFromClare @libroraptor ooh, thank you!
Show threadClaire Barnes

@majnouna Joumana, your books arrived, delightfully wrapped 🎁
& the original book design seems perfect for accessibility & practical use. The contents will take longer to digest and I now look forward to years of pleasure: thank you for this inspiration!

#MedievalArt #dye #ink #foraging #DyePlants #NaturalDye
#Abbasid #books #BookDesign #bookstodon @bookstodon a.gup.pe
http://majnouna.com/publications/#wild

Publications - Majnouna

Inks & Paints of the Middle East A handbook of materials and art technology used in early Islamic manuscripts, for artists and art lovers alike. Available in print (EU folks: head here) or as an e-book. Reviews on Goodreads   Published in 2020, Inks & Paints is a concise and approachable, but thoroughly practical manual ...

Majnouna
Jan 14, 2023 at 5:16pmWeb
Show threadJoumanaJan 14, 2023
@ClaireFromClare I'm very glad to hear!