splitting the centre edge nib bamboo calligraphy pen

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Splitting the centre edge of the nib of bamboo calligraphy pen. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Splitting the centre edge of the nib of bamboo calligraphy pen.

Using a carving knife to split the centre edge of a nib of a bamboo calligraphy pen. The split will able to absorb and hold the ink when the pen is being dipped into the inkwell to prepare for writing. This is a traditional practise of crafting an Arabic calligraphy pen or qalam in classical Islamic arts.