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Islam in China:
From Paper to Porcelain and Beyond
From the Tang Dynasty to the modern era, the story of Islam in China is told on the tactile surfaces of paper and porcelain. These are the twin pillars of a shared artistic heritage in which Islamic devotion and Chinese artistry meet. The dialogue begins with the controlled grace of Arabic scripts adapted to the rhythmic flow of the Chinese brush, a legacy that remains vibrant in contemporary scrolls. The aesthetic exchange extends to China’s historic kilns, where ceramics decorated with Islamic inscriptions were produced for global Muslim markets, reflecting profound cultural adaptation and trade connections. From paper to porcelain and beyond, these artefacts form a universal language of art by celebrating shared values of faith, form and knowledge that transcend geographical boundaries.
Calligraphy scroll with Arabic and Chinese characters
Lanzhou, China, early 21st century
Ink on paper
