Muslim women wall art print of Fatima al-Fihri standing before the facade of the mosque she founded, the green-tiled roof rising above the arch. Painted in soft watercolour with fine ink detail and no facial features, the architecture dissolving into white space at the edges. A dignified, inspiring piece for a study, library, classroom or hallway.
Fatima al-Fihri founded al-Qarawiyyin in Fez in 859 CE. The daughter of a merchant who had settled in Morocco from Tunisia, she used her inheritance after the deaths of her father and husband to build a mosque and school that grew over centuries into a full university teaching theology, grammar, logic and the sciences. Guinness World Records lists it as the oldest existing university in the world. Its founder was a Muslim woman from North Africa. That fact deserves to be on your wall.
A meaningful graduation gift, a present for a teacher or academic, or for any woman building something that will outlast her. Part of the Riwayah Studio Muslim Women in History collection: Fatima al-Fihri poster, al-Qarawiyyin print, Fez wall art, Islamic education history art, female founder wall decor.
Country of origin: designed in the United Kingdom and printed to order in your own region, so US orders are printed and shipped within the US with no customs charges or import duty. This is an original paper art print.
Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, uncoated finish that holds deep colour without glare. The paper is FSC certified and archival quality, so the artwork will not yellow over time.
Poster only: the print on its own, rolled and shipped in a protective tube, ready for your own frame or hanger. The most affordable option if you already have framing in mind.
Poster with wooden hanger: a black pine hanger with a matching leather cord. Magnetic strips grip the top and bottom of the print without damaging it, so fitting takes seconds and the print can be swapped or framed later. A good choice for renters or anyone who likes to restyle.
Framed print: a slim black aluminium frame, around 1 cm wide, with a shatterproof acrylic front and hanging kit included. The print and frame arrive together in one box, with simple fitting by hand in a couple of minutes.
Every piece is an original Riwayah Studio design, created in the United Kingdom and printed to order at our production partner's nearest facility. Orders placed in the US are printed in the US, and UK and EU orders are printed in Europe. Free delivery is included.
