Meaning
A faster, more connected script that developed from nastaliq.
Spelling and pronunciation
- Persian: شکسته
- Transliteration: shekasteh
- English usage: Shekasteh script
Spellings vary between dealers, museums and regions. Usage notes are under review.
Used in these crafts
Nasta'liq calligraphy
A hanging cursive script developed in Iran for Persian poetry, distinguished by its sloping baseline, sharply contrasted thick and thin strokes, and sweeping final letters.