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 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”
 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

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 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”

 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.

“Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.

“Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.

“Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.

“Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.

“Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.

“Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.

“Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am

 A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern

A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern

 A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern

A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern

 A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern

A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

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 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

Urban style design with layers and patterns and content

 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

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 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”
 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”
 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”
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 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”
 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”
 A poem by Hatif Isfihani: “Open the eyes of your heart so you can see the soul, and keep seeing the unseen”
 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am
 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am
 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am
 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017. Pattern included on top and bottom of the platter.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am
 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am
 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am
 Personal stories that people who affected by the Muslim ban executive order, shared on Facebook from January 27 to 31, 2017.  “Today is my turn to tell a story… Yesterday, I dropped off Masoumeh and Sadra (now two months old) at airport for a short trip to Iran. We were excited for our parents to meet Sadra for the first time. Masoumeh’s parents were rejected a visa to visit the US for Sadra’s birthday. Today, I learned an executive action, which could be signed by president Trump any day now, could prevent Masoumeh from returning to the US indefinitely. I have been reading the real life stories of other people every day. But today I suddenly realized it was my turn to tell a story. I hope we realize when it comes to bigotry there are no story of “others”. I hope we realize it before it is your turn.” – A.Sh., January 27 at 12:57am
 A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern
 A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern
 A poem by Rumi, “If this body becomes less demanding” inside an arabesque mandala pattern
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content
L6D.jpg
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content on top and bottom
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content
 Urban style design with layers and patterns and content
 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird
 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird
 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird
 The word “Immigrant” in decorative Persian calligraphy style with a motif of an immigrant bird

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