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About Kufic Square Arabic

Square Kufic transforms Arabic script into pure right-angle geometry — every letter a Tetris-like assembly of square modules on a rigid grid. Born in 11th-century Persia for monumental tile inscriptions, it reached its zenith in the cobalt-and-white tilework of Yazd, Isfahan, and the Alhambra.

This system channels that architectural precision into digital interfaces: a cobalt-blue tile ground, cream letterform surfaces, gold illumination accents, and an unwavering 8px lattice that echoes centuries of kashi-kari craftsmanship.

Learn more about the Kufic Square Arabic style

Origin
Persia (Iran), Anatolia, Andalusia, Maghreb, Central Asia
Era
11th-century Persia emergence; peak 13th–15th century Timurid mosques; modern revival 20th–21st century
Key figures
Mohammad Reza Abdolali · Hassan Massoudy · Bahram Shabahang · Reza Abedini
Movements
Islamic architectural inscription · geometric-tile mosaic · 20th-century Islamic modernism · contemporary Arabic typography

Kufic Square Arabic design spec

Colors

Background
Surface
Primary
Secondary
Accent
Text

Typography

Reem KufiHeadings
Cormorant GaramondBody
IBM Plex MonoMono
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