Distinctive Hand Designs

Norahs Khan, Owner & Design Artist of "Distinctive Hand Designs By Norahs", Passionate Poet, Author, Publisher, Notary Public, Coordinator/Facilitator of Creative Art Workshops for youth, Mother, Friend, and Student of Life.

Although a native of Philadelphia, PA, Norahs has traveled and lived in the mid-west and the west coast of the United States. She has received an international embrace while performing her poetry in Japan. Norahs' vocal flare echoes throughout audiences via radio, cable TV, jazz clubs, schools, universities, churches, art galleries and the Internet. She has professionally performed with the accompaniaments of jazz musical talents of Byard Lancaster, Web Thomas, Keno Speller, Warren Oree of Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, Lee Smith and most recent collaboration with the legendary Miles Jaye. "By Way of a Ray of Sunlight", book of poetry self published by Norahs is the motivation for her latest spoken word contribution on CD. Her passionate and romantic style of poetry originated in love letters she wrote in the mid 80s. After marriage and divorce, life's journey led Norahs to recognize her poetic expressions have a profound purpose. Norahs' gift of expression has blossomed into a growing collection of poetry and short stories, self published and released in volumes, "Diary of Written Expressions" 1991, "Captious Love" 1992, "Obstacles" 1994, "Approach If You Dare" 1995 and "By Way of a Ray of Sunlight" 1997.

Currently residing in Central Florida, Norahs continues to raise awareness to women concerns in value to self, family and community through her artistic designs, poetic expressions and soon to be released next book "Layers of Crinoline", an in depth reflection on abuse issues and steps to embrace self empowerment.