Zain knew exactly what was needed: the intricate interlacing patterns of Girih and the graceful curves of the Arabesque . He tried drawing them by hand using the Pen Tool, but the complexity was overwhelming. One misplaced anchor point and the perfect symmetry of a ten-pointed star collapsed.

Stylized Arabic script motifs and decorative borders.

Click the in the top right corner of the Shapes panel. Select Import Shapes... from the dropdown menu. Locate your extracted .CSH file, select it, and click Load .

These shapes generally fall into three classic categories of Islamic design:

Islamic art looks stunning when paired with metallic textures. Apply a gold gradient overlay, a subtle inner bevel, and a soft drop shadow to your shape layer to make it look like embossed gold foil. Use Shapes as Vector Masks

Inspired by nature, these shapes feature rhythmic, winding stems, leaves, and floral abstractions. They add an elegant, organic feel to invitations, greeting cards, and book covers. 3. Mosques and Minarets Silhouettes