Mohammed Akbar, 19, who hails from a slum in Seelampur and who began stitching at an early age to support his family, found his calling in calligraphy.
Defined as "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner", calligraphy is "known in very few circles" says Qamar Dagar, who has over the years exhibited her pictorial calligraphy in India, United States and France.
Ranging from leaves, mica, marble, wood, metals, ceramic, pottery, stones and fabrics calligraphists have worked on multiple platforms.
Meanwhile, Aseem Asha Usman, imparts training to children from impoverished communities in calligraphy through his Delhi-based organisation 'Flying Birds of India'.
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"We at Flying Birds teach our children to fly high with their dreams. We scout for talent from uncharted territories. We believe in imparting skills rather than providing only economic benefits for the social upliftment of the children," says Usman.
"We are greatly inspired by Tagore's philosophy that teaches freedom and individuality. Our paintings based on the life and teachings of Tagore are our way of expressing ourselves and telling the world that girls are not restricted to the four walls of the house," says Adeeba.
Farhana, says that her parents were initially reluctant to send her to learn art but have supported her after seeing her work.