Muslim-American Greeting-Card Makers Survive in Tough Market
Small businesses are meeting challenges from e-cards and a tough economy Washington — Some Muslim-American business owners say that when it comes to wishing friends
Small businesses are meeting challenges from e-cards and a tough economy Washington — Some Muslim-American business owners say that when it comes to wishing friends
The Hindu Lord Krishna began to dance his way back into Salma Arastu’s paintings, years after her conversion to Islam. How and why did it
“Abstract people dance across her giant canvasses, which hover and throb with rich colors and an aching sense of peace,†wrote Alana Price of Indian-born
Salma Arastu has been painting for thirty some years. Born into Sindhi and Hindu tradition in India, she later embraced Islam through her marriage. She
Salma Arastu’s art tells a story. She does not plan it that way but says, “Somehow the messages start appearing as I work. These messages
Kalart Gallery Kalart began its existence as a traditional gallery in the late 90’s. It was founded by San Francisco architect, Arvind Iyer. With the
Having lived in India, Iran, Kuwait and the U.S. (currently in Berkeley), born to one faith and married into another, artist Salma Arastu a product

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