telugu thalli
Telugu Thalli is an experimental typeface that pushes the balance of the curved and angular structure of traditional Telugu letterforms. Unlike many English and other Latin-derived languages, Indian languages, especially of Dravidian origin, have very few digitally usable fonts. And I would like to contribute to changing that.
2022
Type Design
అ ఆ ఇ ఈ ఉ ఊ ఋ ౠ ఎ ఏ ఐ ఒ ఓ ఔ
The vowel letterforms exhibit distinctive, intricate curves and lines, showcasing the script's artistic complexity and phonetic precision.
A garland of Jasmines for our Mother Telugu,
Veneration to the great Mother that birthed us,
With gold in thy belly and grace in thine eyes,
O Mother, from whose smile wealth doth flow!
క ఖ గ ఘ ఙ చ ఛ జ ఝ ఞ ట ఠ డ ఢ ణ త థ ద ధ న ప ఫ బ భ మ య ర ల వ శ ష స హ ళ క్ష ఱ
The consonant letterforms are characterized by a harmonious blend of curves and straight lines.