Islamic
Qalamdan
Qalamdan, portable writing cases designed to transport calligraphy tools, were often highly decorated with intricate patterns or with cultural themes with people and sometimes animals.
Qalamdan
Qalamdan story case.
Qalamdan
Qalamdan story case.
Inkwells
Qalamdan inkwells are often quite beautiful.
Makta
Vintage 1600-1900 Makta or pen cutting pads used as a support for cutting nibs on a bamboo or reed qalam pen, as depicted in Traces of the Calligrapher, are often intricately and artfully designed.
Depicted is a makta in ivory with sculpted whirling dervish sikke or hat and pierced islamic calligraphy. Circa 18th-19th century.
Another makta is depicted in multi-wood with elaborate ivory inlays. Circa 18th-19th century.
Calligrapher's Knife, Scissors, & Inkspoon
The Qalamdan stores inkwell, ink spoon, calligraphy scissors, makta, and knife. In addition to qalamdan several other Islamic writing instrument storage systems were used.