Boubacar Sadeck is considered to be Timbuktu's last master calligrapher. After the 2012 occupation of Timbuktu by jihadists and other armed groups, Boubacar fled to Bamako. He is currently training a group of young apprentices who he hopes will be able to continue this ancient craft. 

We have teamed up with Boubacar to offer custom calligraphy pieces. These are one of a kind items that showcase one of northern Mali's dying arts. 

This paper is A5 size (148.5 x 210 mm or 5.8 x 8.3 inches). You can write a custom message that is longer than the large format calligraphy Boubacar offers. 

With Bogolan Background

Bogolan is known as mudcloth and it is hand spun and hand dyed in Mali. One of our clients made a custom request for a piece of bogolan fabric that she wanted to use to frame the calligraphy. We liked her result so much that we are now offering this option for everyone. Select "with bogolan background" and for an additional $15 we will send you a piece of bogolan that you can use as a backdrop for the calligraphy.