Dedicated to Guru/Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji

This special collection honors Zakir Ji, one of the greatest musicians the world has ever known.

I have known him since childhood, and he deeply cherished this design and its meaning. He wore it with pride—proud of its message of unity between Hindus and Muslims, proud of my work as a Hindu Chaplain, and proud of my interfaith efforts, and proud that this design hangs by the Mosque at NYU.

His music and spirit embodied the very essence of unity and compassion that this design represents.

You will be forever missed.

With love,

Sangeetha Kowsik
Founder & Creator, Ihsan Ishan Design

CONCEPT :

“Subhanallah” in Arabic means “God is perfect” or “Praised be God”, or “Glory to God."

Why did I choose Tablas?

Tablas are fascinating in both their origins and appeal. In India, their construction reflects a unique collaboration—Hindus craft the inner black core, while Muslims work on the leather components, as Hindus traditionally avoid leatherwork.

The word tabla likely comes from tabl, the Persian and Arabic word for drum.

Though rooted in Indian Classical Music, the tabla transcends genres, featuring in rock, hip-hop, jazz, and beyond.

I’ve been fortunate to witness performances by artists from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the West. Music, especially Hindustani, has always been a huge source of inspiration to me—fittingly, my name, Sangeetha, means “music” in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Urdu.

Out of all the Hindu deities, Lord Ganesha (my favorite) is the only one depicted playing the tabla.

“Subhan” is written in the "naskh" script and is read from the bottom up and right to left, with “Allah” on top. For the smaller drum “Allah” is written around the small blocks.

Product Details:

• Premium Luxury Embroidery technique
• Embroidered on Front, with “Z and Zakir” on the wrist, Silkscreened on back
• 100% organic cotton exterior
• 80% organic cotton, 20% recycled polyester interior
• 97% organic cotton, 3% elastane ribs
• Fabric weight: 8.3 oz/yd² (280 g/m²)
• Side-seamed
• Raglan sleeves
• Neck tape
• Brushed fleece lining
• 2 × 2 ribbed cuffs, collar, and hem

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** Please note this style tends to run small

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you.

Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!