Description
This Moroccan Quran manuscript reflects the rich calligraphic and artistic traditions of the Maghreb. Written in Maghribi calligraphy with black ink and red vowel markings, the text is arranged in carefully aligned columns surrounded by geometric and floral borders painted in gold, red, and green.
The manuscript is crafted on handmade paper produced from natural plant fibers, with pigments such as malachite, cinnabar, red lead, and carbon black enhancing its vivid aesthetic. Gold leaf has been delicately applied to titles and ornamental elements, highlighting its ceremonial character.
Its reddish-brown leather cover, hand-stitched and showing signs of historic use, reflects the craftsmanship typical of Moroccan manuscripts from this period. The design and execution indicate that it was created not only for religious reading but also as a cherished object of devotion and artistic expression.
