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Rafia Hussain Kamel nominated in the Muslim News Awards 2009

Rafia Hussain Kamel. She originally wanted to be a fashion designer but Rafia found her calling in Islamic calligraphy after becoming interested in contemporary Islamic art and handmade crafts. Rafia combines traditional and modern techniques in her compositions, utilising digital art, futuristic and abstract forms. She has produced Glass art that incorporates calligraphy and has taken on business design using Islamic calligraphy in corporate logos. Rafia lives and works in London where she co-formed MAHEL, which provides Islamic arts and crafts products. She is also a member of the US based International Muslimah Artists Network.