The Spiritual Sanctuary - Selangor International Islamic Arts Complex

#myhiddengems The Selangor International Islamic Arts Complex, is an interesting place to learn and try your hand on some Jawi Calligraphy writing as well as admire the beautiful Jawi scripts which have been turned to art pieces too… Built on a 14-hectare site in the city of Shah Alam, this spiritual sanctuary is the heart of Islamic arts heritage in Selangor, with exhibitions on Islamic calligraphy, architecture, interior design, paintings and Quran manuscripts. It serves as the exhibition and production centre for Yayasan Restu (Restu Foundation), a non-profit organization formed in 1987 that aims to revive, preserve and promote Islamic arts and culture. Yayasan Restu also dedicates itself to the reproduction and illustration of artwork based on Islamic design motifs as well as the Quran. I enjoyed the gallery displays the Quran manuscripts and Islamic calligraphy exhibits. Some of these texts have been beautifully inscribed and decorated by Malaysian calligraphers and artists using traditional cultural designs and patterns found in mosques and palaces from around Malaysia and motifs found in everyday Malay culture. #islamicvacay #islamictourism #calligraphy #islamicart