This artwork depicts Masjid-e-Shabar, a small Punjabi mosque whose origin is one of the most extraordinary acts of communal solidarity in the history of the subcontinent.
During the Partition of 1947, as the violence of displacement consumed the Punjab, a group of Sikh men built a mosque to protect their Muslim neighbours. The story is documented, specific, and almost entirely unknown outside the communities it belongs to. In the middle of one of the worst episodes of communal violence in modern South Asian history, someone chose to build rather than destroy.
The mosque still stands. This print exists because that story deserves to be on walls in British Muslim homes. Not as an argument, but as a reminder of what was possible even then.
Every artwork in the Riwayah collection is available in four premium display formats, crafted to suit every home and interior style. Our canvas prints offer a rich, textured finish that brings depth and character to each piece, stretched on FSC-certified wooden bars for a refined gallery feel. For a minimalist and versatile look, our magnetic hangers use durable pine wood to hold your print securely without marking it, making it easy to change artwork whenever you like. Those seeking a classic, museum-style presentation can choose our premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash with visible natural grain and protected with shatterproof plexiglass. And for a sleek, contemporary finish, our aluminium frames pair clean black metal with heavyweight matte paper for a polished, modern aesthetic. All prints use FSC-certified paper and high-quality inks, arrive ready to hang or assemble, and are produced on demand in the UK to reduce waste and ensure the highest standard of craftsmanship.
