❝Iyyah Designs was born from turning words into emotions through Arabic calligraphy.
About Iyyah Designs
With over five years of dedicated practice, Iyyah brings authentic Arabic calligraphy to personal and sacred moments — from names rendered in flowing Thuluth script to landscape compositions that command a wall.
Every commission is a conversation. We work closely with each client to understand the words, the feeling, and the space where the piece will live — ensuring the final work is not just beautiful, but deeply personal.
Teaching is central to the studio's mission. Through small, deliberate workshops — online and in Dar es Salaam — Iyyah passes on the discipline and joy of the script to a new generation of practitioners across East Africa and beyond.
Studio Values
Authenticity
Every piece is grounded in traditional Arabic script conventions — no shortcuts, no compromises on form.
Craftsmanship
Hand-rendered with deliberate care. From the grind of the reed to the final ink stroke, quality at every step.
Community
Calligraphy should be shared. Through workshops and commissions, we build connections across East Africa and beyond.