
Bushra Waqas Khan
Medallion, 2021
Organza
48 cm
©Bushra Waqas Khan, 2021
One of the many artistic forms used in Islamic art is the Medallion. The medallion, basically of circular or oval design, is found in many parts of the Islamic world....
One of the many artistic forms used in Islamic art is the Medallion. The medallion, basically of circular or oval design, is found in many parts of the Islamic world. It is awarded as a recognition, and typically have a commemorative purpose. It has become a trend for people from various backgrounds to don their own medallions to invoke protection, guidance, luck or a reminder of where they’re going or what they’ve overcome. For this garment a medallion is designed extracting motifs from official affidavit stamp. An affidavit is an oath to prove truthfulness of an individual.