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Welcome to salamsanctuary.

About the brand

Salam - means peace in Arabic

Sanctuary “.. is a word which here means a small, safe place in a troubling world. Like an oasis in a vast desert or an island in a stormy sea.” Lemony Snicket

Salamsanctuary is a space that is pure creativity and adventure, where curiosity and craft is welcome. From artwork to story-telling via film, this venture is about holding onto our creativity no matter what.

About shaimaa

Dutch-born of Mixed-Sudanese descent and a creative at heart, I pursued a path of Arabic calligraphy, travel and design.

Arabic calligraphy has a therapeutic flow to it, and a longstanding heritage and vast craft that I always am drawn to as I traverse the world.

In a world filled with calligraphers, maps and illustration as a backdrop shapes my style of work. Feel free to read my about my story in the features tab!