- Aidha Cader
- Unbroken chain, 2022
- Gouache and gilding on paper
- 12 x 16 in
- BDT 70,000
This work draws on the Silsila—the unbroken spiritual lineage of Sufism linking masters and
orders back to the Prophet Muhammad. Using a rich yet balanced palette, it reflects the
diversity and unity within Sufi practice. Inspired by the six-fold symmetry of the flower of life
and rooted in Timurid artistic traditions, the design echoes patterns found in the Gawhar
Shad Madrasa in Herat, expressing continuity, harmony, and spiritual interconnectedness