The inspiration behind our designs draws from the classical traditions of the medieval Islamic Golden Age—spanning roughly between the 8th and the 14th century, this was a period of remarkable intellectual, cultural, and scientific flourishing in the Islamic world. It saw the rise of major advancements in fields such as mathematics, natural science, philosophy, art and literature—leaving a lasting legacy that shaped both the Islamic world and the broader global intellectual landscape.
Islamic philosophy, maths, natural sciences and art were profoundly interconnected, both reflecting a deep pursuit of divine understanding and harmony—with their ultimate focus on the nature of the universe, purpose, existence, ethics, and the relationship between reason and faith—often drew upon the concept of divine unity (Tawhid), where everything in the universe reflected the singularity and perfection of God. This collective intellectual view translated into Islamic art. Since creating images was prohibited by Prophet Muhammad at a time of much idolatry, and perhaps due to these highly admired pieces of art being considered a ‘distraction’ from reflecting upon ‘real nature’—geometric, arabesque and calligraphy art emerged in later centuries and became a symbolic language to represent the infinite nature of the divine.
The precision and repetition in Islamic geometric art was to evoke a sense of unity and harmony, reinforcing the spiritual quest for understanding the divine through the marriage of intellectual pursuit, spiritual depth, and artistic expression. Islamic patterns, characterised by intricate tessellations and symmetry are not mere decorative forms, but seen as reflections of the cosmic order and spiritual truths. These patterns, often found today in architecture, textiles, and manuscripts, were designed and intended to inspire contemplation of the infinite and transcend the material world, aligning with the ultimate spiritual goal of connecting with God.