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At that time Bukhara had recently been sacked by Chinggis Khan who not only left a legacy of fear but who spread the native Ancient Shamanic Traditions of his native Siberia throughout the known world.
The awareness and wisdom of it's Spiritual leader spread through the muslim world as an artform.
A fluid set of mystic designs aimed at pleasing the eye and touching the soul, a profound collection of patterns aimed at enlightening the viewer and passing on awareness to the spiritually minded.

These designs are known as Naqsh, and their artist creators were known as Naqshbandis. From the heart of Asia to the Medressa's of Fez to the west and the Imperial court of the Mughals in India. Naqshbandia was born.

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