In Morocco, the art of geometry is referred to as at-Tasṭīr and it means the 'art of straight lines'. Each Moroccan ornament and each geometric shape carries a special colloquial name and a story. There are three traditional methods in drawing Moroccan geometry: Rshim (tracing), Qasma (division) and Hasba (calculation) (El Fasiki, 2023). CRAFT DRAFT courses will unfold these untold methods and narratives and will shed light on the artisanal perspectives.

In April 2026, we will explore and discuss the art of Moroccan geometry—at-Tasṭīr—with a focus on geometric patterns found in historical Moroccan manuscripts. The course will examine Msedes (6-fold), Lmtemen (8-fold), and Tnashri (12-fold) designs.