The Centre for the Study of Islamic Manuscripts
François Déroche, with contributions by Annie Berthier, Marie-Geneviève Guesdon, Bernard Guineau, Francis Richard, Annie Vernay-Nouri, Jean Vezin, Muhammad Isa Waley Article contents:Basic principlesMaterials and techniq...
Iraj Afshār Article contents:TerminologyMethods of paper manufactureThe colour of paperVarieties of paperMiscellaneous points The most important studies in European languages on the history and manufacture of paper (kāgh...
Ibrahim Chabbouh Article contents:Al-MARRĀKUSHĪ'S AL-AZHĀR FĪ ‘AMAL AL-AḤBĀRAL-QALALŪSĪ'S TUḤAF AL-KHAWĀṢṢThe uses of each type of ink Despite its brevity, the book ‘Umdat al-kuttāb wa-‘uddat dhawīal-albāb,[1] ...
Geoffrey Khan Article contents:Extant Arabic PapyriPublished papyriThe papyrus roll and its manufacture For 4,000 years the main type of writing material used in Egypt was papyrus. This was usually referred to in Arabic ...
Ibrahim Chabbouh During a long association with Islamic Arabic manuscripts, both text and materials, two things have attracted my attention: The breadth of Islamic culture as expressed in the Arabic script, its variety o...
Raik Jar Article contents:AbstractIntroductionRelevance to conservationScientific MethodologiesLaboratory designInitial results on historical materialsElemental Concentrations in ppmRealities and misconceptionsConclusion...
David Jacobs and Barbara Rodgers Article contents:IntroductionComparison of repair methodsMaterialsThe repair methodSewingEndpapersBackings, linings, and hollowsBoards and coveringsCover design and decorationCare and sto...
François Déroche, with contributions by Annie Berthier, Marie-Geneviève Guesdon, Bernard Guineau, Francis Richard, Annie Vernay-Nouri, Jean Vezin, Muhammad Isa Waley Article contents:Not all books are codicesVolumen...